Obituary of Emma Maria Vogl

Emma passed away peacefully on June 11, 2024, at the age of 97.  She was born in Styria, Austria, and immigrated to Canada in 1933.  Predeceased by her beloved husband John of 61 years and parents John and Mary Gutmann. Loving mother of Douglas and Tippy (Chimem) of Thailand and Margaret of Kitchener.  Oma to Tyler and Ilsa of NL, Evan and Tash of BC and Hannah of PE. GG to Maximus and Twyla. Sadly missed by brother-in-law Erich (and family) in Austria.

Emma previously worked at Burns, Seagrams and her longest tenure was at Beth Jacob Synagogue in Kitchener.  She was an active sports enthusiast and loved basketball, baseball, tennis and golfed until she was 80.  She was also a member of the Catholic Women's League, the Alpine Club Dance Group in Kitchener, and she and her husband were long-time supporters of the K-W Symphony. She loved her pet cats, but her greatest loves were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Emma will be buried at a private family ceremony at Parkview Cemetery. The family would like to invite friends and loved ones to her Celebration of Life at Erb & Good Family Funeral Home in the Historic Kuntz House, 171 King St. S, Waterloo, on Monday, June 17, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Please feel free to drop in between these times.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Emma’s memory to KidsAbility or Canadian Food for Children would be greatly appreciated and may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com.