Peacefully with his family by his side at Sunnycrest Nursing Home on Saturday, November 17th, 2012 at 83 years of age. Beloved husband of Rosemarie (nee Röhling). Loving and devoted father of Dieter (predeceased) and his wife Jeannette, Michael and his wife Kerry, Ellen Kelly and her husband Tom. Loving Opa of Stefan (Cherie), Nicole (Jeremy), Kathryn (Cory), Jennifer (Matt), Jason, Kylie and his great grandchildren Madeline, Ethan, Keeghan, Logan, Alyssa and Adelyn. Dear brother of Elli. Survived by nieces Brigitte and her husband Peter, Gabriella and great nephew Andre all of Germany. Predeceased by his twin brother Bruno and sister in law Inge. A private family service was held. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).