Ralph Laurel Witmer^[1]

1928 - 2015  (87 years)

• Name	Ralph Laurel Witmer
  Born	1928  [2, 3]
  Gender	Male
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-53016
  Died	28 Apr 2015	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  Buried	Cremated
  Person ID	I53016	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Father	Harold Henry "Harry" Witmer,   b. 18 Aug 1904, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 14 Dec 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 78 years)
  Mother	Alice Vera Cook,   b. 23 Apr 1909, Morris, Pembina Valley Census Division, Manitoba, Canada ,   d. 20 Jul 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 81 years)
  Married	12 Apr 1928	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Family ID	F49707	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Freida B. Cameron,   b. 1933, Of, Blair, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Jan 1992  (Age 59 years)
  Children	1. Ralph Witmer,   d. 1994   2. Jimmy Witmer,   b. CA Feb 1954,   d. Aug 1956  (Age ~ 2 years)
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F13712	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Carole Gagnon
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F25061	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  WITMER, Ralph Ralph Laurel Witmer age 86, passed away peacefully with his loving partner Carole by his side, at the Pinehaven Nursing Home on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Born in Kitchener, son of the late Harry and Alice (Cook) Witmer. Ralph was the manager of the toy department/fish and tackle at Hi-Way Market for 30 years. In his retirement years, he was a tour guide for Lakeshore Tours, where he escorted 80 trips to Branson, Missouri (his 2nd home). He was an avid fisherman and his passion was spending time fishing on his boat in Calendar Bay. Ralph lived life to the fullest, reluctantly retiring when he was 82 years old. His fun loving nature and gentle personality will be missed by all who knew him. Beloved and devoted partner of 18 years to Carole (Gagnon) Hancock. Loving father of Bruce Witmer (Wendy), Kevin Witmer (Cheryl) and Kimberly Witmer. Step-father of Allan Hancock (Rachel), Sara Hancock and Monica Perez (Roger). Cherished grandfather of Beth (Blair), Parry (Nicole), Emily (Joe), and step-grand- father of Brett, Brooke, Giselle, Aidan, Lydia, Justin and Kennedy. Great-grandfather of Max, Tucker, Emilia, Amy, Ben and Elizabeth. Dear brother of Louise Dressler (Howard) and Harold Witmer (Donna). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his wife Freida Witmer (1992), sons; Jimmy (1956) and Ralph Jr. (1994) and great- grandson Bruce Joseph Witmer (2012). A special thank you to all staff at Pinehaven Nursing Home for your exceptional care and kindness during Ralph's time there. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Ralph's life will be held at the Moose Lodge, 655 Wabanaki Dr., Kitchener, on Sunday, May 3, 2015 from 4 - 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Pinehaven Nursing Home or the Kidney Foundation. ontariocremationservices.com Waterloo Region Record 30 Apr 2015

  
  

• Sources

  [S87] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Woodland CC#4510 Internet Link . Jimmy Son Of/ Freda & Ralph/ Witmer/ Passed Away Aug. 1956/ Age 2 1/ 2 Years/ I Pray Thee Lord My Soul to Keep [S34] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Blair CC#4501 Internet Link. Witmer / Freda / 1933-1992 / Ralph / 1928- / love never ends [S602] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Waterloo Region Record (March 2008- ), Obituary of Ralph Witmer - 30 Apr 2015.

  
  

• Event Map

  Died - 28 Apr 2015 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth