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MITTELHOLTZ: Kenneth ‘Ken’ of Zurich

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On February 28, 2022 @ 5:43 PM In Obituary,Zurich | 104 Comments

MITTELHOLTZ: Kenneth ‘Ken’ of Zurich

Peacefully with family by his side at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Monday, February 28, 2022 of Zurich in his 88th year.  Loving husband of Sylvia (Merner) for almost 40 years.  Cherished father of Jen and Trevor Skinner of Zurich.  Proud grandfather of Cohen, Kinley, and Adelyn.  Dear brother and brother-in-law of Norbert (Norma) Mittelholtz of Burlington, Sister Carol Mittelholtz C.S.J. of London, Cecilia Mittelholtz of Ilderton, and Gerald (Carolyn) Merner of Penetanguishene, and close cousin of Mary Hagan of London.  Cherished always by close friends Patty and Joey Groot and their children Cassie Garcia, Josh Groot, and Ben Groot. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, friends, and close neighbours. Predeceased by his parents Theodore and Elenora (Smith) Mittelholtz and Dolores (Paul) Benanti, Florence Hilburn, Patricia Mittelholtz, Brother Bob Mittelholtz S.J., and Edward Mittelholtz.

Visitation will be held at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 22 Mary Street, Zurich on Friday, March 4th from 10 AM– 10:45 AM, where the Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM.  Cremation with Inurnment St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Zurich. Haskett Funeral Home, ZURICH entrusted with arrangements. If unable to attend, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting https://www.youtube.com/c/LakeHuronCatholicFamilyOfParishes

Donations to Stratford Right to Life, Jesu Ashram or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.


Condolences for the family of “MITTELHOLTZ: Kenneth ‘Ken’ of Zurich”

Condolence from Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber on February 28th, 2022 6:14 PM

Sylvia, Linda and I are thinking of you and sending prayers and hugs.

Condolence from Karen Dickins on February 28th, 2022 6:16 PM

Sylvia, Jen,Trevor and family my deepest condolences to you
Cherish your wonderful memories

Condolence from Dianne Gerstenkorn2 Weber on February 28th, 2022 6:16 PM

Syl is Linda and I are thinking of you and sending prayers and hugs.dia

Condolence from Judy & Gerard Grenier on February 28th, 2022 6:34 PM

Sylvia, Jen & Trevor & family
So sorry for your loss. We will always remember the good times on Easy street. Our thoughts & Prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Condolence from Kate Smith on February 28th, 2022 6:43 PM

I was one of my favourite people as a kid, loved spending time with him and around him was always so positive! He was a great man and will forever be missed. So sorry for your loss xoxo

Condolence from Jim &Marilyn Skinner on February 28th, 2022 7:05 PM

Trevor & Jen and family

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

Condolence from Sue Riley on February 28th, 2022 7:11 PM

Thinking of you, Sylvia!

Condolence from Rick and Michelle Smith on February 28th, 2022 7:19 PM

So very sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Condolence from Amanda Ryan Fulton on February 28th, 2022 7:40 PM

Sylvia, Jen, Trevor and kids

I’m sorry to here about Ken. He was a great man. I will always remember the adventures that Jen and I did with him.

Condolence from Greg Quick on February 28th, 2022 8:12 PM

I’m going to miss my porch chats and drinks with you. I’ll find you on your new porch in heaven.

Condolence from Bonnie Groot on February 28th, 2022 8:18 PM

Ken will be missed in the community Sylvia, I always enjoyed our chats when he came into the office, I am so sorry for your loss….Bonnie Groot and Family

Condolence from Bonnie Gould on February 28th, 2022 8:33 PM

Dear Sylvia and Family, sorry to hear Ken has passed away. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs to help comfort you all. Bonnie Gould.

Condolence from Jaclyn Rader on February 28th, 2022 8:42 PM

You are in my heart Sylvia, Jen & Family. So sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you all xo

Condolence from Katharine McEwen on February 28th, 2022 8:43 PM

So very sorry for your loss.

Condolence from Brad & Laura Masse & Kids on February 28th, 2022 9:45 PM

Sylvia, Jenn, Trevor and Kiddos. May we offer our deepest condolences. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time.

Condolence from Patti Hunt on February 28th, 2022 10:14 PM

Jamie & I send our most sincere sympathies.
May he be at peace💙

Condolence from Pete and Deb Timmermans on February 28th, 2022 10:48 PM

Sincere condolences to the entire family……

Condolence from Amy,Adrie,Henry & Andrew Bedard on February 28th, 2022 10:53 PM

Thoughts and prayers are with your family sorry for your loss

Condolence from Larry & Elsie Coulthard on February 28th, 2022 11:13 PM

To: Sylvia, Jen, Trevor and family Our sincere condolences at this time.

Condolence from George and Margaret Suplat on February 28th, 2022 11:22 PM

Sylvia and family we send our deepest sympathy to you all at this time. May the endless memories of so many happy times comfort you all at this time.

Condolence from Gary and Chris Eagleson on February 28th, 2022 11:40 PM

Sylvia, Jen and Trevor
We offer our sincerest condolences to you and your extended family.

Condolence from Mike and Beatie Rau on March 1st, 2022 7:11 AM

Sylvia and family , Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Mike and Beatie Rau

Condolence from Evelyn Vincent on March 1st, 2022 7:39 AM

Sylvia and family
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. May God grant peace and comfort.

Condolence from Alice Masse on March 1st, 2022 7:59 AM

Dear Sylvia And Family
Thinking of you and your family at this most difficult time.
Sincere Sympathy
Alice and Don Masse

Condolence from Dennis and Lorraine Regier on March 1st, 2022 8:13 AM

Sylvia ,Jennifer Trevor and family.
Sorry to hear that Ken had passed.sincere condolences to all.
Ken was a good friend and neighbour , back in the day we shared many a conversation over a few beers in Leo’s basement/workshop after his day was in ,when He worked for Leo’s Plumbing ,Heating and Electric.
Really miss those days!
Rest In Peace Ken.

Condolence from Kathy Mann on March 1st, 2022 8:42 AM

Thinking of you Sylvia.

Condolence from Phil and Patty laPorte on March 1st, 2022 8:54 AM

Sincere condolences to Sylvia, Jen, Trevor and family

Condolence from Bob and Elizabeth Merner on March 1st, 2022 8:54 AM

We send our condolences to you Sylvia, Jennifer and her family at Ken’s passing. We travelled many miles together over the years.
We were good friends and left us with many good memories. Pip and Tootie.

Condolence from Ron and Dianne Ducharme on March 1st, 2022 9:07 AM

Dear Sylvia and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all
of you at this very sad time

Condolence from Gord and Cecilia Smith on March 1st, 2022 9:07 AM

Sorry for your loss. Sending our sympathy. Your cousins Gord and Cecilia Smith

Condolence from Mary Ducharme on March 1st, 2022 9:14 AM

Sylvia, Jenn & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
R.I.P Ken
Sincerely
Mary Ducharme

Condolence from Mark &Kathy Smith on March 1st, 2022 9:15 AM

Sylvia and Family ..We send our condolences to you we will miss seeing Ken on Easy Street know that you are in our thoughts and prayers ..With sympathy From Mark & Kathy.💕🙏

Condolence from Doug & Audrey Meidinger on March 1st, 2022 9:17 AM

Deepest & Sincere sympathies Sylvia. I have many great memories of the years that I worked with Ken while at my dad’s business. He was a lot of fun and a very skilled tradesman.
RIP Ken

Condolence from Paul &Joan Du harme on March 1st, 2022 9:18 AM

Sylvia and family, we offer our compassion and prayers to you all.

Condolence from Chuck and Tanya Erb on March 1st, 2022 9:18 AM

Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Sending our sincere condolences.
May you find peace in your wonderful memories.
Chuck and Tanya..

Condolence from Barbara Willard on March 1st, 2022 9:19 AM

Sylvia and Family, so very sorry of your loss! Thinking about you all at this time.

Condolence from DIETRICH on March 1st, 2022 9:25 AM

Dear Sylvia and Family,
Our condolences on Ken’s passing. His fight is over. Treasure the good times you had together, may they comfort you now and always.
Thinking of you.
Milt and Barb Dietrich

Condolence from Elaine and Don Beauchamp on March 1st, 2022 9:34 AM

Our Deepest Sympathy Sylvia Jen Trevor and Family I’m sure the kids will miss their Grandpa dearly Prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time 💕

Condolence from Kim & Judy McKinnon on March 1st, 2022 10:07 AM

Sylvia & Family,
Sending our sincere condolences to all of you.

Condolence from Jim and Ruth Gingerich on March 1st, 2022 10:07 AM

So sorry for your loss, Sylvia and family.

Condolence from Ron and Sandra Dickert on March 1st, 2022 10:33 AM

So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing you are in our thoughts and prayers . Desjardine Orchestra has gain another band member I am sure they were all there to greet him and are all making beautiful music together ❤️ RIP Ken Hugs Sylvia and family

Condolence from Ron and Sharen Schroeder on March 1st, 2022 10:39 AM

Sylvia and Family:

Condolences sent to all of you. Very sorry to hear this news. He will be terribly missed.

Ron and Sharen

Condolence from Martin and Cheryl Gelinas on March 1st, 2022 10:44 AM

Dear Sylvia, Jen, Trevor and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you all. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Condolence from George Watson on March 1st, 2022 10:49 AM

Sylvia and family, Sister Carol and brother Norbert, sorry for the loss of Ken, great guy.

Condolence from DonnaO’Brien on March 1st, 2022 10:58 AM

Dear Sylvia and family,please accept my sympathy.I know Ken has left you wonderful memories and they will bring you much comfort in days ahead !
Sincerely,Donna

Condolence from Don & Charlene on March 1st, 2022 11:13 AM

Sylvia and family
We were truly saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. Always enjoyed our chats after church and still remember him playing the sax many years ago. Our prayers are with all of you.
May he Rest In Peace

Condolence from Richard and Mary Erb on March 1st, 2022 11:27 AM

Sylvia and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Hugs

Condolence from Linda and Eugene Webber on March 1st, 2022 11:29 AM

Sylvia, Jena and Trevor:
Sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. May he rest in peace.

Condolence from Joan Finkbeiner on March 1st, 2022 12:09 PM

Jen and Trevor sorry for your loss. Remember all the good times.

Joan Finkbeiner

Condolence from Shirley Kerslake on March 1st, 2022 12:11 PM

Sending my deepest sympathy to Ken’s family.

Condolence from Karen McLellan on March 1st, 2022 12:11 PM

I send you my sincere condolences Sylvia and family. He will be missed just remember the good times.
Hugs to you all.

Condolence from Karen McLellan on March 1st, 2022 12:18 PM

Sylvia and Family,

I send you my sincere sympathy. Ken will sure be missed.
Hugs to you

Condolence from Doug & Betty Lynn Eckel on March 1st, 2022 12:28 PM

Sylvia, Jen & Trevor and family – Extending our most sincere sympathy to all of you on the passing of Ken. He will be missed by many. Cherish all of your wonderful memories.

Condolence from Wayne & Bonnie Keller on March 1st, 2022 12:33 PM

Sylvia and family. So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father. He will be truly missed. Hugs and prayers…Bonnie &Wayne

Condolence from Tom and Carol Arthur on March 1st, 2022 12:34 PM

Sylvia and family. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family.

Condolence from Doug and Joyce McBeath on March 1st, 2022 12:56 PM

Our sympathy and prayers to Sylvia and family on your loss. He will be greatly missed

Condolence from Clarence Rau on March 1st, 2022 1:04 PM

Sylvia and family my sincere sympathy on the loss of Ken . My thoughts and prayers are with all.

Condolence from Pat and Steve Meidinger on March 1st, 2022 1:10 PM

Sincere condolences to you Sylvia and Jennifer and family on the loss of husband and father! We are sad also at the loss of our great neighbour! Rest In Peace Ken!

Condolence from Brenda and Eric Wheeler on March 1st, 2022 1:22 PM

Sylvia,Jen,Trevor and family
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I know you have many happy memories that will comfort you in the coming days-hold them dear.

Condolence from Deb O’Hagan on March 1st, 2022 1:45 PM

Sylvia and family,

He lived life to the fullest, now he will rest.
Our Condolences to you and your family.

The “Merner” Girls
Marcia (Ken) and Deb (Jerry)

Condolence from Julie Becker on March 1st, 2022 2:35 PM

Dear Sylvia, Jen, Trevor and family,
So sorry to hear the sad news of Ken’s passing.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
May your memories be a blessing.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Marty and Julie

Condolence from Marion McCarter on March 1st, 2022 3:48 PM

Sylvia, Jen and Trevor and family:
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time in your loss of a husband, father and grandfather. He has left you numerous memories which now will become treasures you will carry in your hearts forever. Deepest Sympathy.
Marion McCarter

Condolence from Jeff and Lorraine Forrester on March 1st, 2022 4:26 PM

Sylvia,Jen and family. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. My mom Doreen Dietrich also sends her condolences.

Condolence from Sue Riley on March 1st, 2022 5:10 PM

Sylvia—-thinking of you during this difficult time.

Condolence from Raymond and Mary Catherine Smith on March 1st, 2022 5:13 PM

Slyvia and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Im sure you have lots of memories of the good times
spent together. We will be watching on March 4th.

Condolence from Ray and Karen mathonia on March 1st, 2022 5:13 PM

Our sympathy to your family he was a fine man

Condolence from Jean Crerar on March 1st, 2022 5:35 PM

Sylvia and family, my deepest sympathy on the passing of Ken.

Condolence from Shirley and Ron Rader on March 1st, 2022 5:39 PM

What a great guy! Lots of fine memories from the days of “RADER & MITTELHOLTZ working in the shop. I think he got stuck with like a baby sitter. I got my first brush cut because he had one and he was cool. Our sincere sympathy! …Ron & Shirley

Condolence from Derek and Tracey Masse on March 1st, 2022 6:41 PM

Sylvia and family, our thought and prayers are with you now in this difficult time. Thinking of you all.

Condolence from Bob and Carol johnston on March 1st, 2022 6:50 PM

Sylvia,Jennifer and family
We were so sorry to hear about Ken. We have many fun memories of Ken in our snowmobile days .
Sincere sympathy to you all at this sad time in your lives
Carol and Bob

Condolence from Mike &Vicki Ducharme and Family on March 1st, 2022 7:23 PM

Sylvia, Jen ,Trevor and Families: So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Keep all those special memories close to your hearts… For me it’s the days with the Twilights…Memories!!! RIP Ken…He will be missed….Hugs to all.

Condolence from Karen & Kevin Young on March 1st, 2022 7:28 PM

Sylvia, Jen, Trevor and family, so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

Condolence from Rita Hogan on March 1st, 2022 7:35 PM

Sincere condolences to Sylvia, Jennifer and family. I have many fond memories of Ken with the band.
I believe that there will be a lot of sax playing going on now in Heaven with Ed. RIP Ken.

Condolence from Bill and Shirley Janke on March 1st, 2022 9:33 PM

Sylvia and family
So sorry to hear of Kens passing, he was a great man and will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jenn, Trevor and family.

Condolence from Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche on March 1st, 2022 11:03 PM

Sylvia and family, thinking of you all. Our sympathy!

Condolence from Rock & Brenda VanderWiel on March 2nd, 2022 1:06 AM

Sylvia, Jen and family
Our deepest sympathy.May God be with you.

Condolence from Patti and Steve Geoffrey on March 2nd, 2022 6:22 AM

Dear Sylvia, Jen , Trevor and family

Sending our heartfelt condolences to you during this sorrowful time. Please know you are close in our thoughts and prayers.

Patti and Steve

Condolence from Brenda Harburn on March 2nd, 2022 6:54 AM

So sorry to hear of your loss

Condolence from Jerry & Linda Traquair on March 2nd, 2022 7:05 AM

Dear Sylvia , Jen Trevor and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.

Condolence from Don & Debbie Rathwell on March 2nd, 2022 8:08 AM

Sylvia, Jen, Trevor & Family-
Sending our deepest sympathies to you all at this time.
Cherish the wonderful memories to have
Love & prayers to you all in the days ahead.

Condolence from Larry and Faye Skinner on March 2nd, 2022 8:56 AM

Sylvia, Jen, Trevor and family:
Our deepest condolences at this time. May you always feel your father’s presence in your heart, and let the memories of him bring you comfort.
Larry and Faye Skinner

Condolence from Marilyn Taylor on March 2nd, 2022 9:17 AM

Sylvia and Family
So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. May happy memories help you through this difficult time!

Condolence from Wayne and Barb O’Rourke on March 2nd, 2022 9:57 AM

Sylvia, Jen and Trevor sending our thoughts and hugs at this difficult time, remembering all the great times had on Easy St.
Wayne and Barb

Condolence from Rosemary Ducharme on March 2nd, 2022 1:45 PM

Sylvia,Jennifer and family:
We are so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Gerard and Rosemary

Condolence from Danny & Karen Masse on March 2nd, 2022 1:53 PM

Sylvia and family
May we offer our deepest sympathies to you all. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time

Danny & Karen Masse & family

Condolence from Bob Fisher on March 2nd, 2022 2:02 PM

My sincere sympathies

Condolence from Deb & Doug Masse on March 2nd, 2022 7:08 PM

Sylvia and family,
So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish the memories.

Condolence from Marg Gingerich on March 2nd, 2022 7:50 PM

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time

Condolence from Pauline Miller on March 2nd, 2022 8:09 PM

Sylvia, Jen, Trevor & family
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear husband, Dad & Grandpa Ken!
I have many fond memories …friends, music, cards, snowmobiling, etc……back in the day!
My thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this very sad and most difficult time!
Hugs Pauline xo

Condolence from Gerd & Astrid Keller on March 2nd, 2022 8:15 PM

Dear Sylvia, Jen, Trevor & Family,
we are very sorry for your loss and are wishing you a lot of strength to get through this difficult time. Ken was a
wonderful man and we will miss him in the Park a lot. Thinking of you all!
With our heartfelt Sympathy,
Gerd & Astrid Keller

Condolence from Dick and Barb Rau on March 3rd, 2022 8:41 AM

Sylvia and Family,

Our deepest sympathy to all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dick and Barb

Condolence from Doug and Judy Rohde and Roy on March 3rd, 2022 11:12 AM

Sylvia and family we are so sorry about the passing of Ken. Dad will miss the visits and the beers with him at the trailer.

Condolence from Dan and Linda Crerar on March 3rd, 2022 12:45 PM

Sending our sincere condolences Sylvia. Hugs!
Dan and Linda

Condolence from Deb and Larry on March 3rd, 2022 7:36 PM

Larry and I send our sincere condolences to you all Sylvia, Jenn , Trevor , Cohen , Kinley and Adalyn , so sorry for the loss of your dear husband, Dad and Grampa , sending big hugs , Debbie and Larry

Condolence from Joe and Marilyn Kenda on March 3rd, 2022 7:57 PM

Sylvia and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Fond memories of when he worked for Dad. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. 💕🙏🏻

Condolence from Doug and Sharon Kyle on March 3rd, 2022 8:32 PM

Sylvia and Family,
We are thinking of you at this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug and Sharon Kyle

Condolence from Al & Sharon Brokenshire on March 3rd, 2022 8:38 PM

Sylvia and your family we are thinking of you at this sad time, will keep you in our thoughts and prayers
Al & Sharon Brokenshire

Condolence from Dorothy Dietrich on March 3rd, 2022 9:49 PM

Sylvia and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May God comfort you in this sad time. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Dorothy and Bob Dietrich

Condolence from Gina and Eric Paraskevopoulos on March 4th, 2022 6:44 AM

Sylvia Jennifer and Trevor
Please accept our deepest condolences. Know that our hearts and prayers are with you and your family

Condolence from Ron & June Corriveau on March 4th, 2022 8:52 AM

Sylvia and family: Sorry to hear that Ken has passed away. Fond memories of Ken when growing up in Zurich. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Ron & June

Condolence from Beth Lovell on March 4th, 2022 5:26 PM

Sylvia and family
So sorry for your loss.

Condolence from Mark Heimrich on March 5th, 2022 8:59 AM

Sylvia, Jen & Trevor & Family, Gerald & Carolyn and all Ken’s family & friends;

Our sincere condolences in the loss of Ken. I first met Ken in the mid ‘70’s and got to know him at Erb Bros. Garage when I served him gas. I always knew Ken to be a fine fellow and true gentleman.
Cherish your many memories.

Mark & Julie Heimrich, Sarah, Scott & Spencer (Cohen’s hockey buddy)

Condolence from Beth Jennison on March 6th, 2022 6:06 PM

Sylvia, just heard of Ken’s passing. Gary & I are thinking of you and sending our sincere condolences to you, Jen and your family. Hugs, Beth

Condolence from Janet Mckinnon on March 25th, 2022 5:59 PM

Sylvia & Family
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dear husband & father. Cherish all your wonderful memories. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Kevin & Janet McKinnon

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