KLAUS GIETZ

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KLAUS GIETZ Peacefully, on June 24, 2008 Klaus passed away at Concordia Hospital at the age of 73. His memory is cherished, and he will be sadly missed by his loving wife Ruth. He is also survived by daughter Doris Gietz (Ted Nykyforak), grandsons Connor and Adam in Winnipeg, son Juergen and family in Seattle, sister Vera Fiedler (Peter), niece Petra Otto, and nephew Dirk Fiedler all in Germany, as well as many friends. He was predeceased by his first wife, Else. Klaus obtained his civil engineer designation in Germany, from where he immigrated to Canada in 1958, settled in Winnipeg, married in 1959 and raised two children. He worked with Maple Leaf Construction until his retirement in 1998. Klaus treasured family and friends, had a generous heart, and was an encouragement and mentor to many. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Among many joys in Klaus' life was spending time with Connor and Adam, and traveling with his wife Ruth. They made several trips to Europe, Hawaii, Florida, Las Vegas, and the Caribbean. Klaus took pride in his home, garden and yard, which he tended, like all things, with great devotion, precision, and perfection. Funeral Service will be led by Bishop Englot at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 30, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 700 London St., Winnipeg. Interment at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, #200-6 Donald St., Winnipeg, R3L 0K6, or the Manitoba Lung Association, 629 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, R3A 1P6, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to: KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 Henderson Hwy. 338-0331 Send expressions of sympathy at www.mem.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 28, 2008