Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family at Parkwood Mennonite Home, on Sunday October 3, 2021 at the age of 76 years.
Beloved husband of 53 wonderful years to Catherine (nee Kennedy) . Loving Father and "Daddy's little girl" Farrah Wehrstein (Darryl) and Chris Osborne. Predeceased by his parents Buck and Rose.
John and Cathy had an amazing life together travelling to the East and West Coast, Florida, multiple cruises, Hawaii and after they retired spent 11 years in Texas during the winter months. He was a member of the Norwich Classic Vehicle Club where he built from scratch a 1968 Red Mustang Convertable which won several awards at Car Shows. He was such an amazing husband and father. He adored his dog Oliver and loved having multiple picnics with us this summer. We will never forget all the great memories we have shared. Dad, we will always have Butterfly Kisses at night.
We would like to thank the amazing staff on Bauman Homestead for taking such good care of Dad. You welcomed him into your home for the last 7 months and we cant thank you enough for all the love and support you have given us.
Cremation will take place. A Celebration of Life/ A private family service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkwood Mennonite Bauman Homestead or KW Humane Society as expressions of sympathy.
Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit John's obituary notice on Facebook.
Beloved husband of 53 wonderful years to Catherine (nee Kennedy) . Loving Father and "Daddy's little girl" Farrah Wehrstein (Darryl) and Chris Osborne. Predeceased by his parents Buck and Rose.
John and Cathy had an amazing life together travelling to the East and West Coast, Florida, multiple cruises, Hawaii and after they retired spent 11 years in Texas during the winter months. He was a member of the Norwich Classic Vehicle Club where he built from scratch a 1968 Red Mustang Convertable which won several awards at Car Shows. He was such an amazing husband and father. He adored his dog Oliver and loved having multiple picnics with us this summer. We will never forget all the great memories we have shared. Dad, we will always have Butterfly Kisses at night.
We would like to thank the amazing staff on Bauman Homestead for taking such good care of Dad. You welcomed him into your home for the last 7 months and we cant thank you enough for all the love and support you have given us.
Cremation will take place. A Celebration of Life/ A private family service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkwood Mennonite Bauman Homestead or KW Humane Society as expressions of sympathy.
Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit John's obituary notice on Facebook.
