Obituary for Theodorus "TED" Klein-Gebbinck
Theodorus (Ted) Klein-Gebbinck
January 14, 1932 - February 6, 2020
Ted emigrated from the Netherlands in the 1950s with his wife to begin a new life in Canada. Their dream of owning their own dairy farm came true in Fergus in 1963. After many years of hard work, he was a well respected Holstein breeder. He was equally proud of his children and grandchildren and their accomplishments. After retiring from the dairy farm, Ted and Mary started a cash crop farm finally allowing them to travel.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Theodorus (Ted) KleinGebbinck in his 89th year in the early morning of February 6th at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
Loving husband of 60 years to Mary Klein-Gebbinck and cherished father of Marian (Gary) Merrett, Carolyn (Russell) Wilson, JoAnne (Steve) Kotlarz, and John (Amanda Jacobs) Klein-Gebbinck. Beloved Opa to eight grandchildren, Katelyn, Cory, Scott, Derek, Talia, Tanner, Joseph and Christina. Predeceased by his brother Jan Klein-Gebbinck and parents Gerardus and Maria Klein-Gebbinck from the Netherlands. He will be fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours.
Friends will be received at the Graham A.Giddy Funeral Home & Chapel, 280 St. David St. South in Fergus on Friday, February 14th, 2020 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral service will be conducted at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, February 15th, 2020 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow in the church hall. Internment at St. Marys/St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Elora.
If you wish to make a memorial donation in Ted’s memory, the family would appreciate that you consider St. Joseph Church Building Fund or Groves Memorial Community Hospital Foundation.
January 14, 1932 - February 6, 2020
Ted emigrated from the Netherlands in the 1950s with his wife to begin a new life in Canada. Their dream of owning their own dairy farm came true in Fergus in 1963. After many years of hard work, he was a well respected Holstein breeder. He was equally proud of his children and grandchildren and their accomplishments. After retiring from the dairy farm, Ted and Mary started a cash crop farm finally allowing them to travel.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Theodorus (Ted) KleinGebbinck in his 89th year in the early morning of February 6th at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
Loving husband of 60 years to Mary Klein-Gebbinck and cherished father of Marian (Gary) Merrett, Carolyn (Russell) Wilson, JoAnne (Steve) Kotlarz, and John (Amanda Jacobs) Klein-Gebbinck. Beloved Opa to eight grandchildren, Katelyn, Cory, Scott, Derek, Talia, Tanner, Joseph and Christina. Predeceased by his brother Jan Klein-Gebbinck and parents Gerardus and Maria Klein-Gebbinck from the Netherlands. He will be fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours.
Friends will be received at the Graham A.Giddy Funeral Home & Chapel, 280 St. David St. South in Fergus on Friday, February 14th, 2020 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral service will be conducted at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, February 15th, 2020 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow in the church hall. Internment at St. Marys/St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Elora.
If you wish to make a memorial donation in Ted’s memory, the family would appreciate that you consider St. Joseph Church Building Fund or Groves Memorial Community Hospital Foundation.