Obituary of Dennis Lackner

Lackner, Dennis ~ Passed away on Monday, September 10, 2012 at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital at the age of 61 years. Dennis Lackner, of Elmira, was the beloved husband of Marilyn (Foerster) Lackner for 41 years. Loved father of Jeremy and Anita Lackner of Mississauga, Melanie Lackner of Kitchener, Andrew and Courtney Lackner of Addison, Texas. Also lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Miranda, Aidan and Alyssa Lackner. Dear son of Wilma (Stahlbaum) Lackner of Elmira and the late Oscar Lackner (1994). Brother of Judy and Mike Ziegler of Windham Centre, Sandy and Paul Fletcher of Elmira, and brother-in-law of Shirley and Sonny Kocher, Elaine and Hugh McMahon, Patty Foerster, Tony and Moira Foerster, Brian Foerster, Kathy and Kieran Kelly, Keith Foerster, and Rodney Foerster. Dennis is remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his brothers-in-law Don and Terry Foerster, and sister-in-law Doreen Foerster. At Dennis’ request cremation has taken place. The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Friday, September 14th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate Dennis’ life will take place at St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira on Saturday, September 15th at 11 a.m. with Rev. Hans Borch officiating. In his memory, donations to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or Juravinski Cancer Center (Hamilton Health Sciences) would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Service Summary Memorial Visitation: Friday, September 14th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home ~ Memorial Service: Saturday, September 15th at 11 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church (60 Arthur St. S., Elmira) ~ Donations: Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (Grand River Hospital Foundation - Regional Cancer Centre, PO Box 9056, 835 King Street West Kitchener, ON N2G 1G3 ~ To donate on-line: www.grhf.org or call 519-749-4205) or Juravinski Cancer Center - Hamilton Health Sciences (699 Concession Street, Hamilton, ON, L8V 5C2)