Greetings from Lahti.Finland a former resident of Kirkland Lake. To begin with, I do not know the family personally, however, I do recognize family names mentioned. In my view Northern Ontario is very rich in ethnic diversity of people a community of communities. Kirkland Lake was among those where the early arrivals came to work in forestry and the mines. They built their families, out reach and served their community. It was at Queen Elizabeth school when I first recognized the value of these ethnic diversity of people. The Blessings in this story are very apparent rich in talent and spirit.The Gerhard H. Wagner obituary is a very interesting story about a man, his integrity of character, his families and service to the community. They are among Kirkland Lakes finest citizens. May God Bless this household to-day.
GERHARD WAGNER,
The Death occurred at Kirkland and District Hospital on January 29, 2012 of Mr. Gerhard Heinz Wagner, at the age of 86 years. He was born in Schneidemühl, Germany on November 9, 1925. Mr. Wager arrived with his parents in Kirkland Lake in April of 1930, where he lived continuously until his death. He received his primary education at Central and Queen Elizabeth Public Schools, and his secondary education at Kirkland Lake Collegiate and Vocational Institute. He worked at the Teck Hughes Gold Mines for 20 years, at Adams Mine for 7 years and at the Kirkland and District Hospital for 20 years. He was a charter member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and was the organist for over half a century. He was a member of the Encore Club, and also entertained at the Club as well as the Teck Pioneer Residence, Extendicare, and the hospital, playing the piano. Mr. Wagner is survived by: his wife of 61 years, Elsie; children Linda (Jack Geddes), Grimsby Ont., Rev. Robert (Kathy) Wagner, Greenville, Mich., Judith (Leonard) LeBlanc, Val Caron, Ont., James (Micheline) Wagner, Stratford, Ont.; grandchildren Matthew, Jonathan, and Timothy Wagner, Aimee (Ryan) Kitchen, William LeBlanc, and Cassandra Wagner; and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his sister, Edith (Rev. Earl Allsopp), New Hamburg, Ont., sister-in-law, Lila (Ruben) Charette, and brother-in-law, Arnold (late Joanne) Allsopp. Mr. Wagner was predeceased by his parents, Adam Wagner (1983), and Erna Wagner (1981), granddaughter Christi Ann Wagner (1988), and by his sister-in-law Joanne Allsopp (2010). The family will receive relatives and friends at the MONETTE & FRENCH FUNERAL HOME (450 Government Rd W, Kirkland Lake, ON, P2N 3L1) Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 from 1:00 till 2:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service in the “Teck Hughes” Chapel with Rev Joel Kuhl officiating at 2:00 p.m. Cremation will take place at a later date. In memoriam, contributions to a charity of your choice will be gratefully acknowledged.Offer Condolence for the family of Gerhard Wagner