Harder, John Richard:
Passed away on September 20, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kitchener, ON at the age of 78.
Dear husband of Elizabeth “Liz” Harder (nee: Miller) for 53 years. Loving father of: Melissa (David) Plouffe of Calgary and Richard (Andrea McKenna) Harder of Oakville. Lovingly missed by his grandchildren: Aidan, Christopher, Reigan and Matthew.
He is survived by his sisters: Donna Sills (the late Ron Sills and the late Bill Klopp) of Kitchener, Mary Joan (Clive) Rigby of Conestogo and Beth (Mike) Voll of St. Agatha. Predeceased by his parents: John and Anna Harder and his sister Marilyn Harder.
He is dearly missed by his brothers-in-law: Donald (Louann) Miller, Joe (Marjorie) Miller and his sisters-in-law: Marilyn (the late John) Foster, Anne (Don) Brubacher, Angela (Paul) Beckner and Pat (Mike) Ennis. He is sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
John worked in the electrical department at Sutherland-Schultz for 36 years.
John’s first love was his family. He enjoyed fishing, canoeing and going camping at the lake. John also enjoyed golfing, trips to Florida, and in recent years, time spent at the K-W Seniors Day Program, where he continued to participate in his love of games, dancing and music.
A private family service will take place at the Henry Walser Funeral Home (507 Frederick St., Kitchener, ON, 519-749-8467), with Very Reverend Monsignor Edward Sheridan officiating. John’s family invites you to join the service via livestream on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 11 a.m. www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming
There will be a memorial Mass at a later date.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Waterloo/Wellington or St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
Visit www.henrywalser.com for John’s memorial.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John Richard Harder Sunday September 20th 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Kitchener, Province: Ontario