On Thursday, April 28, 2011, Josef passed away at age 78, peacefully at home with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Elisabeth (Motz). Loving father of Monika (Sergio) Gazzola, Karin (Thomas) Ruigrok, Annette ( Benjamin) McCallum, and Step daughter Monika (Allan) Campbell . Loving grandfather of Amanda, Nikki, Stephan, Emily, Bryan, Travis, Rebeka, Zachary, Jessica and Katherine. Loving brother of Rosemarie Rasel, Heinrich (Brigitte) Krekel, Ottilie Henkel, and Elisabeth (Klaus) Maas. Brother in law of Gottfried (Elizabeth) Lutz. Loving Uncle of many nieces and nephews in Germany, France, United States and Canada. Visitation at The Graham Giddy Funeral Home 280 St. David St. South, Fergus, Ontario, on Tuesday May 3rd from 2-4pm and 7-9 pm., Funeral Mass at St Joseph Church on Wednesday May 4th at 11:00 am. Reception to follow in the Parish Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Joseph Church Building Fund. 519 843 3100 www.grahamgiddyfh.comAs original as he was in life, so was his peaceful farewell to us and ultimately his final journey to his faith.God has you in his keeping and you will remain forever in our hearts.