- KOERBER, Floyd - The children of Floyd Koerber, mourn the passing of their dear father. He passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2006, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, surrounded by his children. Floyd resided many years in Haysville and was born 73 years ago in Bridgeport, the son of the late Gordon and Viola (Martin) Koerber. Floyd was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, RR1, New Hamburg. Floyd founded with his wife, Verna, a drywall construction business which after four decades continues operation as a family business. He was an outdoors man. In the last number of years he developed a keen interest in restoring antique tractors. Beloved husband of the late Verna Koerber who predeceased him October 27, 2004. Dear father of Reginald and wife Julie Koerber of California, Randy and wife Celestine Koerber, Karen and husband Glenn Tughan all of Haysville and Lynda and husband Wayne Eckstein of New Hamburg. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Justin, Whitney, Anesta and partner Cory, Kelsea and husband Rob, Tallisonn, Jillian and Luke. Missed by his sisters Bernice Alexander of Durham, Doris and husband Bill Meindl and Eloise Klaehn, all of Kitchener and his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Cloyce and wife Gertrude Toman of Texas, Isabelle McEachern, Nyle and wife Muriel Toman, Murray Toman, all of Waterloo. Floyd was predeceased by brothers-in-law, Hugh Alexander, Robert McEachern and sister-in-law, Wilma Toman. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Wednesday February 1, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. A private family burial will take place at St. James Anglican Church Cemetery on Thursday. A public memorial service to celebrate Floyd's life will take place on Thursday February 2, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Nith Valley Mennonite Church, RR1, New Hamburg with Pastors Matthew Isert Bender and Rev. France Ouimet-Wilson officiating. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre. Floyd received the attention of many health care professionals in the last five months. We appreciate their efforts.
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1933 - 2006 (73 years)
