Herman Friedrich Neff

1922 - 2015  (93 years)

• Name	Herman Friedrich Neff
  Born	1 Jan 1922	, Germany   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-387058
  Died	14 Jan 2015	Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Buried	Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Person ID	I387058	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Family	Isobel I. O'Krafka,   b. 1929, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 16 Nov 1996, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 67 years)
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F262037	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  NEFF, Herman Friedrich 1 January 1922 - 14 January 2015. Reunited at last with his beloved Isobel, who left us too soon (1996). Herman passed away peacefully, at Riverbend Place in Cambridge, following a lifetime of love and service for which he was always grateful. Keeping alive his memory are his children; Jane of Elora, Peter (Lynn) of Germany, Richard (Kate) of Cambridge and Tim of Toronto, along with the 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, who gave him so much joy. As a WWII Veteran, Herman immigrated to Canada from Germany, in 1951, to build a better future. He began his career in business, peeling potatoes at Snyder's Potato Chips, where he quickly rose to production manager and through the company's growth, eventually became president of General Foods Canada's Hostess Division and simultaneously, Vice President of General Foods. Herman was responsible for introducing, Pop Rocks and ketchup-flavoured chips, to the Canadian market, a matter of great pride for his grandchildren. In 1976, Herman retired from Hostess and transferred his business skills, to Self Help Crafts Canada, the precursor of Ten Thousand Villages, bringing fair trade items to a broad market. After 10 years that allowed him to travel the world, he retired again and dedicated himself to travelling with Isobel and enjoying his family. Herman and Isobel touched many lives directly and indirectly through the Mennonite Church, being among the first to welcome Laotian refugees, into their home and assisting others fleeing the regime of the 1970s. They contributed generously to their community in many ways. At every gathering we learn of yet another example of how they lived their beliefs through deeds and not just words. Herman lived his final years at Fairview Mennonite Home and then Riverbend Place in Cambridge. We are forever grateful to the staff and volunteers for the kindness and care he experienced. At Herman's request, there will be no visitation. You are welcome to join us in a celebration of Herman's life on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at 2: 00 p.m., at Wanner Mennonite Church, 1725 Beaverdale Rd., Cambridge. Reception to follow. Interment will take place at a later date. Cambridge Times 20 Jan 2015

  
  

• Sources

  [S2588] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Wanner Cemetery Internet Link. NEFF/ Isobel I. O'KRAFKA/ 1929-1996/ Herman F. NEFF/ 1922-2015/ [wedding rings] July 4, 1953/

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 1 Jan 1922 - , Germany Died - 14 Jan 2015 - Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth