Obituary of Ronald William Melitzer

Melitzer, Ronald William November 24, 1921 - April 10, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce Ron's passing at his home in West Montrose. Beloved husband of the late Veronica (2013). Loving father of Wayne Melitzer, Cal Melitzer, Bev Wendland, and Diann Hollebrandse (John). Grandfather of Chad Melitzer, Tyler Wendland (Shineen Huque), Leslie Wendland (Justin Darling), Brad Hollebrandse (Shawna Brown), and Natasha Seftel (Brad). Great-grandfather of Cameron and Carter Melitzer, James and Isabelle Wendland, Lucas and Natalie Seftel, and Ezen Darling. Brother of Shelly Melitzer (Lorna) and Vida Geddes. Predeceased by his grandson Colin Melitzer, son-in-law Gary Wendland, parents Sheldon and Imo Melitzer, brother Roy Melitzer, sisters Bernice Johnston, June Uberig and Mildred Simpson. The family would like to thank all the caregivers who looked after Ron in the last couple of months, with a special thanks to Debbie Smith and Salema Brubacher. At Ron's request cremation has taken place. The family will receive their relatives and friends for a memorial visitation on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 from 7-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A memorial service to celebrate Ron's life will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Community Care Concepts or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. "Another leaf has fallen from our tree, a soul to take now forever free." www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com