Waterloo Region Generations
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Douglas Brian Witzel

Male 1941 - 2008  (67 years)


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  • Name Douglas Brian Witzel 
    Born 14 Jun 1941  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-200345 
    Died 29 Oct 2008  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I200345  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Family Marjorie Lucille Zehr 
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F56079  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • WITZEL, Doug - Died peacefully, on Wednesday afternoon, October 29, 2008, surrounded by his loving family, at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener at the age of 67. He is the beloved husband of Marjorie (nee Zehr) - they were married for 45 years. Doug will be lovingly remembered by his two sons, Paul and his fiancĂ©e Linda of Waterloo and Robert and his partner Krisztina of Waterloo. Doug was especially proud of his two "grandchildren" Rebecca and Sydney. He will also be fondly remembered by his sister, Carol Roussel (Don), brother, David Witzel (Edie), as well as his brother-in-law, Lester Zehr (Elva), sister-in-law, Jean Zehr and predeceased by his parents, John (Jack) Witzel and Vera (nee Gaiser); brother, Bill Witzel (Edna) and his brother-in-law, Clifford Zehr. Doug retired from Zehrs head office after 38 years of service. He spent his retirement years enjoying cottage life and his many friends at Belwood Lake. He attended Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church. Friends are invited to share their memories with Doug's family at David MacLeod Funeral Home , 617 King Street North, Waterloo, on Monday, November 3, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 1 p.m. at David MacLeod Funeral Home Chapel. A private committal service will be held. As expressions of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Grand River Cancer Centre and may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at 519-888-7700. Doug's family would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Janet Maceachern at Grand River Cancer Centre, and all the Doctors and staff in the ICU at Grand River Hospital for giving Doug the best care possible in his final days.

      WATERLOO REGION RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Nov. 1, 2008

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 14 Jun 1941 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 29 Oct 2008 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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