Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Howard Donald "Howie" Totzke

Male 1922 - 2008  (85 years)


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  • Name Howard Donald "Howie" Totzke 
    Born 6 Mar 1922  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Military WW2 - Army 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-157773P 
    Died 21 Feb 2008  Grand Bend, Huron Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I157773  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Oscar Heinrich Totzke,   b. 16 May 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Dec 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years) 
    Mother Ada Elizabeth Becker,   b. 13 May 1892, Chesley, Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Oct 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 59 years) 
    Family ID F45128  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • TOTZKE, HOWARD - Of Grand Bend, passed away peacefully, at South Huron Hospital (Exeter), on Thursday, February 21, 2008. He was in his 86th year. Howard was the well known proprietor of Waterloo Bowling Lanes for over 45 years until his retirement. He is survived by his brother, Lloyd and his wife Carol of Waterloo; his sister-in-law, Martha Totzke of Waterloo; nieces and nephews and their families, Laurie Kitchen and Jenny Schmidt of Kitchener, Alan Totzke and John Totzke of Waterloo, Heather Kyle of St. Catharines and Stephen Totzke of Delta, B.C. Howard is also remembered by his special friends, Gerry Roeder of Waterloo and Fadhil Askar of Grand Bend. Predeceased by his parents, Oscar and Ada; his brother, Bob; sister, Eunice and niece, Marilyn Waters. Howard was also a member of the Army for three years in the Second World War, serving in various Ontario postings. At Howard's request, there will be no visitation or service. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or a charity of your choice may be made by calling the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 519-749-8467. Visit www.henrywalser.com for Howard's memorial.

      The Record Newspaper - Feb. 23, 2008

  • Sources 
    1. [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Obituary of Howard Totzke - 23 Feb 2008.

    2. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/180511127.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 6 Mar 1922 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 21 Feb 2008 - Grand Bend, Huron Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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