STRENZKE, Lydia
1934-2022
Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the age of 88, surrounded by family.
Beloved wife of the late Siegfried. Loving mother of Wilfrid (Lynn), Helga (Ian), Klaus (Melanie) and Victoria (Mike). Devoted Oma of Kirsten (Brad), Jeff (Samantha), Caroline (Dean), Emily, Andrew, Avery, Simonne, Will and Gross Oma to 8 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Herta Eichinger and sister-in-law of Ruth Grisebach, Hans (Evi) and Erika Guenther. Predeceased by her parents and sister Bertha Muller.
Lydia immigrated to Alberta, Canada from Germany and shortly afterwards moved to the Kitchener area. After marrying Siegfried, together they farmed in the Maryhill area for more than 50 years. She loved spending time with her family, in particular her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lydia was a longtime member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Kitchener. She loved to bake, knit and care for her garden.
Thanks to the wonderful staff at Riverside Glen for their dedication and compassion over the past year.
A private celebration of life for Lydia will be held.
Donations (in lieu of flowers) to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region would be appreciated and may be made by contacting the Henry Walser Funeral Home (519) 749-8467.
Visit www.henrywalser.com to view Lydia’s memorial.
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Friday December 9th 2022
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lydia Strenzke Friday December 9th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Kitchener, Province: Ontario