Passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Hamilton General Hospital on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the age of 90. Erwin is reunited with his wife of 64 years Lydia (2013). Dearly loved father of Erika (Robin), Karl (Marian) and Doris (Vern). Special grandfather to Amberlee (David), Devon, Jordan (Shalane) and Jamie; Jessica (Josh) and Heather. Cherished Opa to his great-grandchildren Natalya & Alexander and Aurora & Fox. He will also be missed by his sister in Germany, Ursula; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Erwin was a long time and faithful member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran church in Hamilton. He spent most of his life working at the Steel Company of Canada for 30 years before he retired. Family will receive friends at CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME, 322 Fennell Ave. E., on Wednesday, April 10th from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 11th at 1pm in the chapel. Interment to follow in Woodland Cemetery.