Donald Joseph Poechman age 51, passed away after a courageous year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He passed away at Grand River Hospital on April 4, 2018 with his children and family at his side. Don was born in Walkerton, but has lived in Kitchener for the past 30 years, where he was employed by the City of Kitchener for the last 16 years. He was previously employed by Terry Howald Pools of Kitchener.
Survived by his parents, Alfred Poechman (Marilyn Bennett) of Hanover and Gail Poechman of Walkerton. He will be missed by his children Kerstin Kokurewicz (Kevin) of Mount Forest, and Logan Tripp of Peterborough. Brother of David Poechman of Stayner, Dean Poechman (Nazeema) of Kitchener, Denise Caughy (Doug) of Hanover, and Deanna Poechman (Brett) of Paris. Cherished grandfather of Chase, Lars and Sutter. Favourite uncle of Carina, Ryan, and the A-Team: Alex, Addison, Ayron, and Aden. His kindness and generosity will be missed by many friends and relatives.
A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held at the Hanover Knights of Columbus Centre located at 963 Bruce Road 4 on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 12:00 noon.
Memorial donations may be made to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre in Kitchener. Don also wanted to encourage those who are able to donate blood to the Canadian Blood Services.
Survived by his parents, Alfred Poechman (Marilyn Bennett) of Hanover and Gail Poechman of Walkerton. He will be missed by his children Kerstin Kokurewicz (Kevin) of Mount Forest, and Logan Tripp of Peterborough. Brother of David Poechman of Stayner, Dean Poechman (Nazeema) of Kitchener, Denise Caughy (Doug) of Hanover, and Deanna Poechman (Brett) of Paris. Cherished grandfather of Chase, Lars and Sutter. Favourite uncle of Carina, Ryan, and the A-Team: Alex, Addison, Ayron, and Aden. His kindness and generosity will be missed by many friends and relatives.
A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held at the Hanover Knights of Columbus Centre located at 963 Bruce Road 4 on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 12:00 noon.
Memorial donations may be made to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre in Kitchener. Don also wanted to encourage those who are able to donate blood to the Canadian Blood Services.
