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Jan Olbach Obituary
“But God will redeem my life from the grave; He will surely take me to Himself.” Psalm 49:15
Jan “Henry” Hendrik Olbach, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at St. Marys Memorial Hospital with his loved ones by his side.
Born in Winterswijk, Netherlands, son of the late Frederick J.A. and Johanna (Simmelink) Olbach. Henry is survived by his loving wife, Ietje (Snoeijer) Olbach, of 68 years. Father of Fred (Margaret) Olbach, John (Hilda) Olbach, Joanna (Paul) Steele, Karen (Cliff) Knip and Peter Olbach. Opa to David (Chantelle), Rebecca (Jeremy), James (Breanne), Rachel; Henry (Amanda), Eric (Rebecca), Luke (Heather), Simon, Christopher (Serena); Paul (Nicole), Lydia, Anna (Jeff), Nathan (Cassandra), Adele, Raven (Rich), Mercedes (Ryan), Dusty; Cameron, Joanna (Rueben), Maria (Calvin), Kelvin (Autumn); and great Opa to 40 great grandchildren. Henry was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Henry immigrated to Canada in 1951. He farmed in Downie Township for over 61 years, where he made lifelong friends.
Dad was an active member of the Christian Reformed Church of Stratford.
Friends and family are invited to Henry’s visitation and funeral on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the Stratford Christian Reformed Church, 190 Athlone Crescent, Stratford. The public visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Reception to follow in the church hall.
Spring Interment will take place at Avonbank Community Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Stratford House of Blessing through the W. G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron St, Stratford. www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com
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