Obituary of Clare Logel

Passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family, on May 20, 2013 at the age of 80 years. Clare is survived by his beloved wife and constant companion Patsy (Downey) to whom he was married for 56 years. A devoted and respected father, he will be lovingly remembered by his seven children, Ellen (Wayne Berwick) of New Hamburg, Therese (Rick Dunn) of Conestogo, Mary Claire (Rick Sackfield) of Richmond Hill, Patrick (Jackie) of Bradford, Geoff (Cindy) of Keswick, Bill (Deirdre) of Waterloo and Donna Marie (Jeff Wilson) of Elora. His youngest daughter, Kerry Louise died in January of 1974. He will be especially missed by his 21 devoted grandchildren and two great grandsons of whom he was extremely proud. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, George (Shirley) Rose Marie Overland, Laverne (Laura), Alice Preiditsch (Bernie), David (Sandy), Tom (Janet), Marjorie Goodyear (Larry), Mary Daunheimer, Joanne Hepditch and Sharon Boyle (Mike). Clare will be fondly remembered by Patsy's family, Rosemary Downey (our angel), Agnes Norris (Barry), Terrence and Margaret Downey, his sisters-in-law Barb Logel, Genevieve Logel and by his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Leona (Forester) and Charles Logel, by brothers Dan, and Jim and by brothers-in-law Al Overland and Norbert Downey. Clare retired from Epton (formerly BF Goodrich) after 35 years. He was the owner and operator of Maryhill Appliance as well as the only independent agent for Dumfries Mutual Insurance Company, from where he retired in December 2010. He was a member of the Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus and St. Boniface Church Choir. Friends are invited to share their memories of Clare with his family at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo on Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and Friday, May 24 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Parish Prayers will be held Friday at 3:00 pm and the Knights of Columbus service will be at 6:45 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Clare's life and faith will be held at St. Boniface RC Church, 1394 Maryhill Rd, Maryhill on Saturday, May 25 at 11:00 am, with Rev. Ronald Voisin as celebrant. Interment to follow in St. Boniface Cemetery, Maryhill. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, condolences for the family and donations to St. Boniface RC Church Building Fund, Cardiac Fitness Association, Breslau, or the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the funeral home, www.erbgood.com or 519.745.8445.