Obituary of Hans Herman Neufeld

Neufeld, Hans Herman – Passed away to be with his Lord on February 23, 2019 in St. Catharines in his 80^th year. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Magdalena; children Ferd and wife Diane, Bert and wife Diane, Renee and husband Frank Suderman; and son in law Paul Wiebe. He is survived by 12 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; his sisters Annie Brant, Margaret Neufeld, Kathy Voth; and by many nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his first wife Mary and by his daughter, Angie Wiebe.

Hans was born on December 24, 1939 in Horgnetta, Concepcion, East Paraguay as the 13^th child of Isaak and Agnaneta (Wedel) Neufeld. He moved his young family with wife Mary to St. Catharines, Ontario in May 1965. Hans was a carpenter by trade and an entrepreneur by heart. He started Elmwood Kitchens with a partner in 1973 and later sold his part to open his own company, MapleCraft Doors. Along with his passion for woodworking, he enjoyed travelling and being in the outdoors. He will be remembered for his hard work, his determination, his generosity, his unexpected humour, and as a man who wanted to love and leave well.

       ^“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”   2 Timothy 4:7

Visitation will be held at Scott Street MB Church, 339 Scott St., on Wednesday, February 27, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. After a private internment, the funeral service will be held at Scott Street MB Church on Thursday, February 28 at 1 pm.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Niagara and Youth for Christ St. Catharines.