Obituary for Delmer A. Wideman
Wideman, Delmer Allen
With sadness we announce that Del passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital on Monday, June 6, 2022 at the age of 93.
Devoted and beloved husband of Rita. Loving father of Gail (Daryl), Tom (Liz), Barry (Kim), Tim (Sue) and stepfather of Peter (Petra) and Sylvia (Bob). Proud Grandpa of Jason (Jennifer), Casey (Cheryl), Krista, Kelly (Derek), Alyssa, Michael, Taunya (Rob), Janine (Bob), Kara, Taylor, Matthew, Cory, Kate Dargie, Carrie Wise, Mathew (Beiers), and 18 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Bernice and the late Alice, Floyd, Arvilla, Vera, Kenneth, LaVerne and Ronald. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Del was preceded in death by his former wife Ortha.
Founder of the Charcoal Steak House, Del with Ortha laid the groundwork for a thriving family business in the early 60s. In later years, Del and Rita with their vision, attention to detail, and commitment to a superb guest and employee experience brought the Charcoal Steak House to the highest levels of quality and consistency in service and cuisine. These standards have been the foundation of continued success at the Charcoal Steak House and Charcoal Group of Restaurants.
An avid and accomplished golfer into his 90s, Del was a former member of Westmount and Deer Ridge Golf Clubs. He recently told us that his happiest memories were of afternoon golf games followed by dinner with Rita.
A special thank you goes out to the staff of St. Mary’s Hospital and Grand River Hospital (Freeport) for their care and compassion.
Del's family will receive relatives and friends from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener (519) 749-8467. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. Those unable to attend may view Del's service on Tuesday via the following live stream link: https://www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming
Immediately following the service, a reception will be held at Charcoal Steak House (downstairs in Del’s Italian Kitchen), 2980 King St. East, Kitchener.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Mary's Hospital Foundation - Cardiac Unit or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated (cards available at the funeral home).
Visit www.henrywalser.com to view Del's memorial.
With sadness we announce that Del passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital on Monday, June 6, 2022 at the age of 93.
Devoted and beloved husband of Rita. Loving father of Gail (Daryl), Tom (Liz), Barry (Kim), Tim (Sue) and stepfather of Peter (Petra) and Sylvia (Bob). Proud Grandpa of Jason (Jennifer), Casey (Cheryl), Krista, Kelly (Derek), Alyssa, Michael, Taunya (Rob), Janine (Bob), Kara, Taylor, Matthew, Cory, Kate Dargie, Carrie Wise, Mathew (Beiers), and 18 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Bernice and the late Alice, Floyd, Arvilla, Vera, Kenneth, LaVerne and Ronald. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Del was preceded in death by his former wife Ortha.
Founder of the Charcoal Steak House, Del with Ortha laid the groundwork for a thriving family business in the early 60s. In later years, Del and Rita with their vision, attention to detail, and commitment to a superb guest and employee experience brought the Charcoal Steak House to the highest levels of quality and consistency in service and cuisine. These standards have been the foundation of continued success at the Charcoal Steak House and Charcoal Group of Restaurants.
An avid and accomplished golfer into his 90s, Del was a former member of Westmount and Deer Ridge Golf Clubs. He recently told us that his happiest memories were of afternoon golf games followed by dinner with Rita.
A special thank you goes out to the staff of St. Mary’s Hospital and Grand River Hospital (Freeport) for their care and compassion.
Del's family will receive relatives and friends from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener (519) 749-8467. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. Those unable to attend may view Del's service on Tuesday via the following live stream link: https://www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming
Immediately following the service, a reception will be held at Charcoal Steak House (downstairs in Del’s Italian Kitchen), 2980 King St. East, Kitchener.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Mary's Hospital Foundation - Cardiac Unit or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated (cards available at the funeral home).
Visit www.henrywalser.com to view Del's memorial.