Obituary for Josef Henn
Henn, Josef:
June 18, 1935 – September 12, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Josef Henn on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the Chartwell Westmount Long Term Care in Kitchener.
Josef was born in a small village in Hidegkut, Hungary on June 18, 1935. Josef was predeceased by his parents Marton and Katalin Henn and siblings Marton and Maria. His mom passed at an early age and was then raised by his stepmom Katherine.
His early years were enjoyed in his hometown of Hidegkut, Hungary.
As a young man in his early 20’s, Josef and two friends from his village left Hungary in December of 1956 to begin their journey to Canada. They spent a few months in Rotterdam, Holland awaiting their ship to Canada.
Josef arrived in Canada in early May of 1957 and settled in Toronto soon after.
Dad met Mom, Rosina Klein through friends he met in Toronto and married on October 22, 1960.
Soon after Dad and Mom started their family of John, Joe and the zwillinge Kathy and Robert.
Upon arriving in Canada, Dad worked in various occupations from construction, factory work in metal fabrication to earning extra money painting houses to provide for his family.
Dad then purchased the family home in Newmarket, ON where he then was employed as a painter and maintenance personnel with the York Region Catholic School Board. Josef retired in 1998.
Josef loved his children, grandchildren and the many friends and neighbours he encountered in his life journey. He always instilled the importance of family; closely bonding with each new in-law or grandchild as they were welcomed into the family. Dad had many interests and hobbies. He would eagerly share his knowledge related to gardening and the bounty that was harvested - even sharing his harvest with the raccoons and the odd skunk which he captured. He enjoyed taking the critters for a far away ride (only after painting a bright red marking on the top of their head) and to again be released in the wild. With the harvest, Dad loved to cook and create delicious meals for large family dinners for all to share. Most memorable family times were when Dad taught all of his children and anyone who was interested the skill of sausage making then smoking and curing. Many sausage, sauerkraut, and wine care packages travelled in suitcases and arrived at many destinations for all to enjoy. Dad loved the outdoors, cottage, travel, maintenance, boating, fishing and the serenity of the seasons. Dad loved to watch the birds outside his windows till his final days.
Josef is survived by his wife Rose, children John (Ann-Marie), Joe (Barb), Kathy (Tim), Rob (Shelley), grandchildren Denise (Matt), Cynthia, Nicole, Olivia (Matt), Kevin (Samantha), David (Anna), Jayne, Vanessa (Ben), Savanna (Hannah), Sierra, and great grandchildren Trinity, Kaeleb, Kaj and Bri. Predeceased by parents, brother Martin, sister Maria, grandson Brian, great grandson Henry.
A big thank you to all of the wonderful staff at Chartwell Westmount Long Term Care Residence for your compassion and care during this difficult year. Your dedication is so much appreciated.
A private family service will be held at Henry Walser Funeral Home, 519-749-8467. Extended family and friends are invited to view Josef's service via livestream at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, at https://www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society ot Waterloo Wellington, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Schwaben Club Sick Benefit Association (Kitchener Schwaben Club) would be appreciated by the family.
June 18, 1935 – September 12, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Josef Henn on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the Chartwell Westmount Long Term Care in Kitchener.
Josef was born in a small village in Hidegkut, Hungary on June 18, 1935. Josef was predeceased by his parents Marton and Katalin Henn and siblings Marton and Maria. His mom passed at an early age and was then raised by his stepmom Katherine.
His early years were enjoyed in his hometown of Hidegkut, Hungary.
As a young man in his early 20’s, Josef and two friends from his village left Hungary in December of 1956 to begin their journey to Canada. They spent a few months in Rotterdam, Holland awaiting their ship to Canada.
Josef arrived in Canada in early May of 1957 and settled in Toronto soon after.
Dad met Mom, Rosina Klein through friends he met in Toronto and married on October 22, 1960.
Soon after Dad and Mom started their family of John, Joe and the zwillinge Kathy and Robert.
Upon arriving in Canada, Dad worked in various occupations from construction, factory work in metal fabrication to earning extra money painting houses to provide for his family.
Dad then purchased the family home in Newmarket, ON where he then was employed as a painter and maintenance personnel with the York Region Catholic School Board. Josef retired in 1998.
Josef loved his children, grandchildren and the many friends and neighbours he encountered in his life journey. He always instilled the importance of family; closely bonding with each new in-law or grandchild as they were welcomed into the family. Dad had many interests and hobbies. He would eagerly share his knowledge related to gardening and the bounty that was harvested - even sharing his harvest with the raccoons and the odd skunk which he captured. He enjoyed taking the critters for a far away ride (only after painting a bright red marking on the top of their head) and to again be released in the wild. With the harvest, Dad loved to cook and create delicious meals for large family dinners for all to share. Most memorable family times were when Dad taught all of his children and anyone who was interested the skill of sausage making then smoking and curing. Many sausage, sauerkraut, and wine care packages travelled in suitcases and arrived at many destinations for all to enjoy. Dad loved the outdoors, cottage, travel, maintenance, boating, fishing and the serenity of the seasons. Dad loved to watch the birds outside his windows till his final days.
Josef is survived by his wife Rose, children John (Ann-Marie), Joe (Barb), Kathy (Tim), Rob (Shelley), grandchildren Denise (Matt), Cynthia, Nicole, Olivia (Matt), Kevin (Samantha), David (Anna), Jayne, Vanessa (Ben), Savanna (Hannah), Sierra, and great grandchildren Trinity, Kaeleb, Kaj and Bri. Predeceased by parents, brother Martin, sister Maria, grandson Brian, great grandson Henry.
A big thank you to all of the wonderful staff at Chartwell Westmount Long Term Care Residence for your compassion and care during this difficult year. Your dedication is so much appreciated.
A private family service will be held at Henry Walser Funeral Home, 519-749-8467. Extended family and friends are invited to view Josef's service via livestream at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, at https://www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society ot Waterloo Wellington, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Schwaben Club Sick Benefit Association (Kitchener Schwaben Club) would be appreciated by the family.