TREIBER, Heinz Otto “Harry”
June 15 1932 – January 23, 2022
Bringing an end to a wonderfully activity-filled life, Harry departed this world preceded by his beloved wife, Effie. Mourning his loss are his sister, Traudel (Eggers), and her husband, Heinz, and his niece, Christina (Letschert), her husband, Thomas, and their daughters, Jessica and Lina, all of Seligenstadt, Germany; and, here in Canada, Harry’s stepdaughter, Beryl (Tupman), her husband, Jim, their sons, Lowell (Joy) and Lionel (Lauren), and great granddaughters, Leela and Isla; as well, Harry’s stepson, Scott (Bird), and his wife, Amy, and sons Matthew (Erika) and Mark (Mishelle).
Harry’s life was not an easy one, but he triumphed over his difficulties with optimism, determination and hard work.
Harry was born in Stuttgart, Germany, and experienced the horrors of WWII at first hand as a young lad, being required to walk through his neighbourhood after allied bombing attacks to report any fires. Later he was moved to his grandfather’s farm for safety until the conclusion of the war. When not in school, he labored on the farm. After the war he worked in a vineyard in Lausanne, Switzerland, becoming a skilled cooper and cook, before emigrating to Canada in 1956. After three years as a sous-chef on lake freighters, Harry took up permanent employment in the office of American Can Company (later Ball Packaging) in Niagara Falls until his retirement in 1993.
During his time in Canada, Harry became well known for his dancing prowess on Saturday nights at such venues as the German Village and Club Heidelberg. In addition, he was an active long-time member of the Lawn Bowling Club, the St. Albain’s Club, and the Dinner Club, all of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Harry loved to travel, returning to Germany for regular visits and tours and later extending his vistas to many countries from Russia to South America. At home he planted a vineyard and dug out a basement by hand to create a private wine cellar. He took up a hobby assembling model steam trains, and then built a rail line through his gardens around the exterior of his country house to run his trains, assisted in proper regalia, by his young grandson. This hobby led to more travel: to steam train competitions as far south as Louisiana.
Harry had a remarkable ability to pick up phrases in foreign languages, in some cases becoming quite fluent, and made friends easily by addressing newcomers with a few words of their own language. He exhibited a deep affection for his family and friends, delighting in providing barbecue dinners for groups on the weekend, and generously assisting his grandsons.
Harry will be missed by anyone who had the chance to know him. His family wishes to especially thank the nursing staff of Linhaven Extended Care Home and the Dialysis Department personnel at the St. Catharines Hospital for their kind care and attention to Harry’s needs.
Under current pandemic conditions, provincial restrictions limit the number of guests at visitations, funerals and interments. All visitors must wear a face mask and practice physical distancing. For the following visitation times, relatives and friends who wish to attend the visitation must RSVP online at www.morseandson.com/memorials/harry-treiber/4839709/index.php Available times for visitation are on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at MORSE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 5917 Main Street, between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. For further information on current pandemic protocols, please visit the Bereavement Authority of Ontario website (thebao.ca) or call the funeral home at 905-356-3550. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com
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Death notice for the town of: Niagara-Falls, Province: Ontario