Horst Franz Saur

SAUR, Horst Franz Surrounded by his beloved wife and two sons, with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Horst Saur, at St. Mary's Hospital, on Saturday, September 3, 2011 in his 79th year. Dearly loved husband (50 years) of Hildegard (nee Kowald) of Kitchener, and father of Richard Saur (Indera) of Kitchener and Daniel Saur (Lori) of Ayr. Loving Opa to Andrea Newhouse (Chris), Andrew (Kyla Pfister), Patrick and Nikki Langer, great-Opa to Matthew and his late twin sister Gracie-Rose. Horst is survived by his siblings Hans (Hannelore) of Germany, Frank (Mary), Magdalene (Alfred), Erika (Mirko), Rainer (Xiali) all of Ontario Predeceased by his parents Franz and Franziska (nee Mueller) and his sister Ursula (Rudi). Horst was a long time member of the Concordia Club. His passion for family, German Karnival, teaching, dancing and playing multiple instruments (especially his keyboards) gave him much pride. Visitation will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home , 621 King Street West on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate the life of Horst Saur will be in the funeral home chapel on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Becky Klages of St. John's Lutheran Church, Waterloo officiating. Interment will be at Williamsburg Cemetery with a reception to follow at the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Visit Horst's memorial and share condolences online at: www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com