Rev. Robert Alvin "Bob" Walz

1936 - 2013  (77 years)

• Name	Robert Alvin "Bob" Walz
  Prefix	Rev.
  Born	30 Aug 1936	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Business	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	KW Ice Services
  Residence	1991	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-88771
  Died	10 Dec 2013  [1]
  Buried	Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Person ID	I88771	Generations
  Last Modified	6 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	Alvin Adam Walz,   b. 11 Sep 1893, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 2 Nov 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 76 years)
  Mother	Monica Catherine White,   b. 30 Jul 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 3 Feb 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 83 years)
  Married	28 Sep 1926	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Family ID	F11404	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  WALZ, Rev. Robert (Bob) Alvin Passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. following a courageous battle with cancer. Father Bob was born on August 30, 1936 in Kitchener, Ontario, the only son of the late Alvin (Ollie) Walz and Catherine White. He was predeceased by several uncles, aunts, and cousins. Father Bob graduated from St. Jerome's College, Kitchener, Ontario. He worked at various businesses within Waterloo Region including: the Bank of Montreal, Smiles and Chuckles Candies, Patene Building Supplies. He owned and operated K.W. Ice Services and two cars at Twin City Cabs. He was also office manager and financial advisor at Hartlieb The Mover. At the age of 55 years, he entered St. Peter's Seminary in London, Ontario after experiencing a strong calling to the priesthood. He was ordained on May 3, 1997 at the Cathedral of Christ the King in the Diocese of Hamilton and served as either a pastor or associate pastor at parishes in Hamilton, Guelph, Preston, Mildmay, Elora and missions in Dundalk, Melanethon and Carlisruhe. Father Bob enjoyed watching football on TV and had a genuine love for animals. He also loved the outdoors. His favourite hobby was cars and his knowledge of cars was phenomenal. He was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus Father Bob diligently served his church and his parishioners with dignity and respect. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him Visitation will take place on Friday, December 13, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at St Teresa's RC Church 44 Leonard. Street, Kitchener. Prayer vigil 8:30 p.m. on Friday evening. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 Saturday, December 14, 2013 at St. Teresa's R.C Church, 44 Leonard Street, Kitchener. Interment Woodland Cemetery followed by a reception at St. Teresa School Gymnasium. Many heartfelt thanks to Lise and Richard Stewart and CCAC Home Care for the exceptional care they have shown to Father Bob during his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Teresa's R.C. Church would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Fr. Bob's memorial. a.m. on W

  
  

• Sources

  [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177992231. [S3108] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 046301-26. Alvin Adam Walz, 33, occ. Shoemaker, b. Waterloo, res. Waterloo, son of Frank Walz & Pauline Uebele married Catherine M. Bialkowfski (C/B Bialkowski), 19, occ. Glove Maker, b. Waterloo, res. Kitchener, daughter of Leo Bialkowfski & Laura Bauman, Witn: Carl Walz of Waterloo & Annette Berges of Kitchener, 28 September 1926 in Kitchener

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 30 Aug 1936 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Business - KW Ice Services - - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1991 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth