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Hennig, Willi (Willy)

August 12, 1925 — January 27, 2012

Service: Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 10:00 am

Location: Springfield Funeral Home

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Willi Hennig on January 27, 2012.  He was born on August 12, 1925 in Paprotnia, Poland.  He was predeceased by his wife Dorothea, his parents Johann and Karoline, his brothers Karl, Otto, Artur, Johann, Albert and sisters Ella and Melanie.  He is survived by his sister Irma Kuehn of Germany and brothers-in-law Hans Franke of Germany and Wolfgang Franke of Strathmore, AB.  Prior to immigrating to Canada in 1953, he spent the post war years in England and West Germany.  He settled in Calgary and worked for a large bakery till his retirement.  In 1981 they moved to Kelowna.  Due to declining health and a fall he was confined to health care facilities.  Special thanks to staff at Cottonwoods and the Village at Mill Creek.  Funeral service will be held at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 10:00 am with Pastor Ed Skutshek of Grace Lutheran Church officiating.

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The service for Hennig, Willi (Willy) is scheduled for Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 10:00 am. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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Springfield Funeral Home
2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC

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  • Willi was my neighbor and friend. He was a very, very kind man, and very much a gentleman and gentle man. We shared the connection of Germany. I will always remember finding buckets of tomatoes or plumbs in front of our door. My wife and I, when in town often had coffee with Willi. We shoveled snow together and talked often about Germany and the war years. His passing will create a void in our hearts and neighborhood that will never be filled. While I am extremely sad for our loss of Willi, I am grateful he has gone to join his beloved Dorthea. RIP Willi!!! We were so blessed to get to know you, albeit for only the past 11 years. Larry u. Joan Hansen, Weilheim, Germany


    Condolence sent by: Larry Hansen on February 2, 2012 at 8:16 am

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