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

Howard James "Howie" Dessler

Male 1931 - 2020  (89 years)


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  • Name Howard James "Howie" Dessler 
    Born 7 Mar 1931  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1977  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-249754 
    Died 26 May 2020  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I249754  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Emerson Dessler,   b. Aug 1909, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1985  (Age ~ 75 years) 
    Mother Annetta Grace "Grace" Snyder,   b. 22 Apr 1911, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1982  (Age 70 years) 
    Family ID F48827  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Arlene Ann Beilstein,   b. 8 Apr 1937,   d. 1996  (Age 58 years) 
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F61237  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • We are saddened to announce that a loving and kind soul has been called home.

      Howard was born into farming life in Elmira during the Great Depression, working alongside his brothers in the fields using teams of horses and attending a one room school house. Handy and hardworking, he moved to Waterloo to raise a daughter and son with his wife Arlene while working at Waterloo North Hydro for 30 years. Arlene passed away shortly before Howard retired and being a long time member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, he continued to volunteer with a smile and helping hand.

      He found love again and married Louise with whom he recently celebrated their 20th anniversary of caring for each other. Howie and Louise traveled to Florida in winter and spent the summer at Carson's Camp in Sauble Beach.

      Howie was one of the dedicated, retired hydro workers who assembled the Wonders of Winter, Christmas lights display every year at Waterloo Park.

      Predeceased by his parents Emerson and Grace (nee Snyder), his brothers Alvin and Harvey (Sandy) and his first wife Arlene (nee Beilstein).

      Howie is survived by his loving wife Louise (Herchenrader), his daughter Carolyn (Earl McCluskie), his son James (Theresa Scully), grandchildren Jeremy, Julia and Jennifer Cresswell, his brother Glen of Calgary and many nieces and nephews.
      A private family service will be held in remembrance. Donations in Howard's memory may be sent to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region and may be arranged by contacting the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

      Many heartfelt thanks to Columbia Forest LTC staff for their excellence in service, their caring and compassion, and for keeping the residents safe in this dangerous time.

      "Obituary Of Howard James Dessler | Erb & Good Family Funeral Home". 2022. Erbgood.Com. https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/15058/Howard-Dessler/obituary.html.

  • Sources 
    1. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/226998960.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 7 Mar 1931 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1977 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 26 May 2020 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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