Wilfred Yantzi – of Poole, with his wife by his side, took Jesus’ hand and passed away peacefully at Stratford General Hospital on Friday March 11 at the age of 63.
Wilf’s family wish to express their appreciation to the family who graciously donated their loved one’s lungs in order for him to receive a double lung transplant in 2005. This allowed him 11 more years with his beloved wife Marlene whom he married in 1975 and his loving children Rochelle and Bruce Langlands, Jason and Jenni Yantzi and Renee Yantzi. It also gave his grandchildren Riley, Alexis, Austin, Dustyn, Zachary, Liam and Megan special time with their Papa. Wilf’s brother Marvin is thankful for the time they spent together on the farm while he was still able to enjoy tinkering and fixing farm machinery. Remembered by Marlene’s family, Rosemary Stein, Carol and Owen Cook, Willard and Mary Ropp, step-mother Mary Ropp and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Predeceased by his parents William and Vera Yantzi, father and mother-in-law Stanley and Leona Ropp, and brother-in-law Warren Stein.
Visitation at Poole Mennonite Church, 6475 Road 121 today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday March 15 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Poole Mennonite Church or Trillium Gift of Life Network appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood. www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca
