Obituary of Wilfred Shantz

Shantz, Wilfred ~ Peacefully passed away at Lisaard House, Cambridge, with Chris and Julie by his side on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at the age of 77 years. Beloved husband of Chris (Wilken) Shantz of West Montrose for almost 51 years. Dear father of the late Brad Shantz (January 25, 2012) and Julie Shantz of Kitchener. Father-in-law of Wendy and her husband Brian Lair of Elmira; and loving papa of Riley, Ryan and Kayla Shantz. Brother of Mervin and Grace Shantz of St. Jacobs, Eugene and Sally Shantz of Waterloo, Muriel Hayes of St. Jacobs; and brother-in-law of Lorna Shantz of St. Jacobs. Wilf is remembered by his many nieces, nephews and by Chris’ family. Wilf was co-owner of W. Thur and Sons Ltd., Elmira, for over 30 years along with Walt Thur. Predeceased by his parents Ivan and Irene (Bauman) Shantz, his sisters Vietta Shantz and Gladys Brubacher, and his brother Floyd Shantz. The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Sunday, August 17, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira, on Monday, August 18, 2014 at 1 p.m. followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery. A special thank you to Dr. Keleher and the Red Cross Care Partners Team for their kind and compassionate care. In Wilf’s memory, donations to Lisaard House would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Service Summary Visitation: Sunday, August 17, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home ~ Funeral Service: Monday, August 18, 2014 at 1 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church (60 Arthur St. S., Elmira) ~ Donations: Lisaard House (990 Speedsville Rd., Cambridge, ON N3H 4R6 519-650-1121 ext. 213 (cr. card) or online www.lisaardhouse.com)