Obituary of Hans Pietsch

PIETSCH HANS Sadly and suddenly, on Friday, June 10th, 2011, in his cherished garden at home. Hans Pietsch in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Irmgard for over 57 years, loving father (Bap) of Heinz ( Joanne), dear Opa of Katrina. Predeceased by his older brother Gerhard in Germany. Mr. Pietsch was a member of Star of the Sea Church, Club Heidelberg and the St. Catharines Stamp Club. He was employed as maintenance person with Linhaven Nursing Home for 35 years until retiring in1996. Family and friends will be received at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St. on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated in Star of the Sea Church on Thursday at 11 am. Rite of committal in Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Vigil prayers will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to the Diabetes Association or the Hotel Dieu - Shaver Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.