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REIST, Irvin Douglas
Passed away peacefully, on Monday, March 24, 2025, at The Village of Winston Park Long Term Care, Kitchener. Irvin was born 86 years ago in Oxford County, Ontario, youngest son of the late Elgin and Hilda (Rosenberger) Reist.
Devoted husband of Marilyn (Poyntz) Reist, who predeceased him on May 29, 2023, with whom he cherished 54 years of marriage. Devoted father of Tanya and husband Joe Fenton, Deanne and husband Luke Gladding and Jason Reist and wife Annemarie. Proud grandfather of Clara and Jacob Gladding and Connor and Madison Reist. Irvin will be missed by his sisters Armintha Belbeck and Joanne Kipfer and by brother in law Allan and his wife Elizabeth Poyntz.
Predeceased by his brother Lester and wife Marjorie Reist and by brothers-in-law Elroy Belbeck, Reynold Kipfer and Paul Poyntz.
Irvin was a long-time member of Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church, New Dundee. He taught Sunday School for many years, was the music leader, and took great pride in looking after the church yards. Irvin served on the New Dundee Board of Trade for many years. Both Irvin and Marilyn enjoyed travelling and Irvin took part in many mission’s trips with the church for relief work particularly in Haiti, along with various other locations. Irvin farmed in his younger years in Oxford County, and while he was able, he enjoyed the scenery while riding his bike.
A Celebration of Irvin’s life will be held at Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church, 1531 Bridge St, New Dundee, on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. A time of fellowship will follow in the church hall.
As expressions of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers, donations would be accepted to EMCC World Partners through Bethel Missionary Church or Canadian Foodgrains Bank and can be done through the funeral home. 519-662-1661.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg. Personal condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca
2025
Death notice for the town of: New Hamburg, Province: Ontario
death notice Irvin Douglas REIST 2025
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