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Obituary:
- Dettwiler, Carl B.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Hospice Waterloo, at the age of 88 years.
Beloved husband of Ellen (Martin) Dettwiler of Elmira. Loving father of Gwendolyn (Tom) Lewis, Cliff (Betty) Dettwiler, and Charlotte Dettwiler. Admired grandpa of Tommy (Katie) Lewis, Candice (Eric) Schneider, April (Nelson) Padgett; Troy Dettwiler (Neil Moser), Tiffany Dettwiler and Nathan (Sabrina) Dettwiler. Great-grandpa to nine precious great-grandchildren. Will be missed by numerous family and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Enos and Lucinda (Bowman) Dettwiler, brother Mahlon (Erma) Dettwiler, and sister Pauline (Curtis) Baer.
Carl had a family farm near West Montrose where he later established Wood Shavings Ontario. He was the longest living member of Elmira Mennonite Church. Carl had a generous heart and was a well-respected pillar in the community supporting many local charities and organizations.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, December 21, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira.
Family interment will be held in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery on Friday, December 22, 2023 at 10:15 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Elmira Mennonite Church, 58 Church St. W., Elmira.
Donations in Carl's memory to Hospice of Waterloo Region or St. Mary's Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family, and may be made through the funeral home.
www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com
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1935 - 2023 (88 years)
