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Christel Elisabeth Ilgert (Oprotkowitz)
She will be missed by her children, Laurie (Donald), Evelyn (Richard), Peter, Michael, David (Caroline), her 8 grand-children and 5 great-grandchildren.
Christel was born in Berlin, Germany on December, 17, 1929 and was the oldest of eight children. She lived through the Second World War and survived the carpet bombing of Berlin.
In 1951 Christel married her neighbour, Heinz Ilgert who survived six years as a soldier in World War II and three years as a Russian prisoner of war.
Their daughter, Laurie, was born in Berlin and shortly after, in 1953, they moved to Alberta as Heinz had an uncle there. While in Alberta, they had three more children, Evelyn, Peter and Michael.
In 1968 they left Alberta and moved to a farm near Golden Lake and had one more son, David.
During 1999, Christel wrote her memoirs about growing up in Germany.
After living through such turbulent times, it was Christel’s wish to live a quiet life surrounded by her family, friends and beautiful gardens. Those that visited remarked on her clean and orderly house.
Christel was the most intelligent, fair, hardworking and toughest woman to those who knew her. She was proud of her five children, many grandchildren and all their accomplishments.
Christel passed away at home on June 14, 2023 in her 94th year.
Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Zohr Family Funeral Home, Eganville. A private celebration of life will be held followed by interment, Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations to Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation or St. Francis Memorial Hospital (St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation) would be appreciated. Condolences, tributes and donations can be made online at www.zohrfuneralhome.com
June 14 2023
Death notice for the town of: Eganville, Province: Ontario
death notice Christel Ilgert June 14 2023
obituaries notice Christel Ilgert June 14 2023
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Christel Ilgert June 14 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
