Passed away May 7, 2011 after a long illness at Listowel Hospital in his 53rd year. Loving husband of Margaret, cherished father of Crystal (Nathan), Christopher, and Jonathan, grandfather of Eva and Jackson, and fondly remembered by many other family and friends. Visitation at Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1C7 on Monday, May 9 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service on Tuesday, May 10 at 1 pm. Donations may be made to Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health, St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton.