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Herman Arnold Hoelscher
June 30, 1928 - October 9, 2023
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<div itemprop="description">HOELSCHER, Herman A. <br> <br>It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dad, the patriarch of our family who passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Monday, October 9, 2023 at the age of 95. Born June 30, 1928 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Beloved husband of the late Ina for 71 years. He leaves behind his children Ron (Carol), Linda (Gord), Terry (Cathy), Donna (Claudio) and Michael (Natasha). Predeceased by his son Bryan (Pauline). He will be lovingly missed by his grandchildren, Sarah (Derek), Kristen, Kelly, Tanya (Nick), Lindsay (Dave), Michael, Jaimee (Matt) Jeffrey, Kira (Andreas), Maya and his great-grandchildren Byron, James, Henley, Blake, Joelle, River, Maelie and Theodore. <br> <br>Herman leaves behind his Sister Vera and brother Herbie (Raymonde). <br> <br>Predeceased by his parents Adolph and Lilly, and his sister Ursula and brothers' Ralph and Fred. Also Predeceased by his lifelong friends Penny and Fred McLeod. <br> <br>Our father was a very hard worker holding down three jobs when he first started his family. They moved to Montreal when dad had an opportunity to go into business with his brother, Ralph. He was a successful entrepreneur of many businesses. <br> <br>Dad loved to travel and spent many winters in Florida and Arizona and summers at their cottage in Constance Bay. He loved his stained glass, woodworking and especially having his family around him. In the last few years the constant care for our dad has made our family even closer. <br> <br>He was a man that embraced all the good things that happened and never took life for granted. He knew life was a gift and he would say "why can't we live forever". <br> <br>The family wishes to thank the CLSC and Dr. Vegiard and the Comfort Elite staff for the excellent care given to him. A special thank you to Katrina, Marsha, Denise, Junie and Loriene. <br> <br>A wake will be held October 14, 2023 at Rideau Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 4275 boul. des Sources, Dollard-Des Ormeaux at 4:30. Afterwords, food and refreshments will be provided at dad's house. <br> <br>Contributions in Herman's memory may be made to the Lakeshore General Hospital.</div>