Surrounded by his girls, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, November 2, 2020 of Exeter and formerly of Morrison Line at the age of 91. Dearest husband and best friend of Jannie (Driesse) for over 64 years. Dear Dad of Carol Anne and Roger Klingenberg, Audrey Jane and Jeff Brand, and Kai Wisch. Predeceased by son Richard Carl (1961) and daughter Theresa Diane Van Wieren-Wisch (2014). Loving Opa of Matthew, Richard (Stephanie), Nathan (Sarah), Bethany (Scott); Jonathan (Rachel) and Sabrina (Greg); Marika, Carsten, and Ingo. Great-opa of Scott, and Kailey; Lucas; Lilly, Ian, Sean, and Herman; Lincoln, Weston, Bastian, and Gideon; Ryley, and Chloe; Stella, and Eddison. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Klaas Van Wieren (Rita), Bill Van Wieren, Irene Zwart (Pete), Richard Fennema (the late Bertha), Ada Crosby (the late Harvey), Wilma Driesse, the late Audrey Ramsay (Bill). Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews.
A private funeral service will be held at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 330 Huron Street West, Exeter on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 11 AM. Though the service is private, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh. Haskett Funeral Home, EXETER entrusted with arrangements. Interment Hensall Union Cemetery.
Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation or Canadian Blood Services would be appreciated by the family.
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HeatherJoy Ritzema
My sincerest condolences Jannie on your loss. Herman was a kind hearted man.
Sincerely,
HeatherJoy Ritzema
Nicholas Ritzema
Mitchell Ritzema
Susan Oke
Dear Jannie and family – I was so sorry to hear about Herman. You were great
neighbors. May all of your wonderful memories help you through this most difficult time. Susan Oke and family.
Lori Sims
Dear Jane and Family
Remembering our dear neighbors over the hill, and all of our happy times at Hurondale corner. Herman was dedicated to his family, and very proud of his girls. I remember his years in the community choir, Jannie, Hermon and Edna sharing rides out to practice nights in town. Our hearts go out to you at this sad time.
Lori Sims
Dorothy Gimpelj
To Jannie and the rest of Herman’s family,
My deepest condolences at the loss of your dear husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather.
May you find strength in each other and in God, as you adjust to Herman passing on from his existence here on earth.
May you cherish and find peace in your fond memories, and keep them close to your heart, as I am sure he is looking down upon you now, until you meet up with him again.
Sincerely,
Dorothy Gimpelj
Joan Francis
Irene & Pete
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
Ties and Harma Knip
Dear Jannie and family, our deepest condolences for you and your family.
Elaine Floyd
My deepest sympathy to Jannie and her family.
Greg and Cheryl Becker
Audrey, Jeff and family
So sorry to hear of your dads passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Hugs.
Greg and Cheryl Becker
Allen and Marjorie Oke
We are so sorry to hear of your loss Jannie and family. It’s been a pleasure to be your neighbours.
Sandra Newton
Dear Jannie and families,
Please accept my deepest sympathy at the passing of Herman. He was a strong Christian and a gentleman. Holding you close in my prayers during your time of sorrow. May God comfort you in the light of His love, today and during the tough road ahead.
Wanda Reynolds
Jannie and Family
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Bob & Wanda Reynolds
Shirley M Perriam
Jannie and Family:
I was sorry to read (in the LFP) of Harm’s passing. I have fond memories of you helping Mabel Selves and ‘keeping an eye on her’. It was greatly appreciated. Glen and I too; were married almost 64 years before his passing in 2014. Sincere condolences to you and your family.
Gerald & Sharon Kodde
Jannie;
Sending you our love and praying for you during this time of sadness.
Dianne Waun
Dear Bill and Irene,
Thinking of you as you mourn the loss of your brother.
Dianne
Harold and Lida Devries
Please accept our condolence ,even from our home in alberta we live and experience your love.
We pray that our God will support you and your family.
Ena de Haan
Dear Jannie and family, I just heard about Herman’s passing over to the other side and wish you & family God’s grace in this situation, it will be sorely needed! When I lost my best friend /love I met with Kim Winbow the grief counsellor which helped me through a tough time by talking to her and not bother my friends………. Ena
Irene & Robert Page
Our deepest condolences to Carolanne and family.
Although the world will feel very different now, in time your faith and wonderful memories will carry you through to a positive place.
Irene & Robert Page
Our deepest condolences to Carolanne and family.
Although the world will feel very different now, in time your faith and wonderful memories will carry you through to a positive place.
Wibbina Toonk
Dear Jannie and family…..my deepest sympathy to you all and I pray for an extra measure of God’s grace as you say your final farewell this day. May our loving Father give you strength and peace.
Randy Simpson
Jannie
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Paula Randy and Sam Simpson
Grace Jansen
My condolences to all the family.Pete and the boys had lots of good memories with Herman on the jobsites
Bill Heathet
My deepest condolences, cherish your wonderful memories.
Patty Groot
Jannie and Family
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you peace as you reflect on cherished memories.
John & Greta Zwaan
Dear Jannie and family. Please receive of our condolences at the passing of Herman. May you be comforted by the assurance that he, who loved his Lord, is now forever with Him. May His peace and strength be your portion during these days. Our prayers will be with you.
John and Greta Zwaan
Easy Building Products
Dear Jannie and Family:
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We enjoyed Herman’s visits here to the plant over the years, always had a good story to tell and a great outlook on life. We know he loved to sing! God Bless.
The Staff at Easy Building Products
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Dear Audrey, Jeff & Family . . .
Sincere condolences as you say good-bye to your beloved Father, Herman . . . treasure the wonderful memories and happy moments he has blessed each of you with, as these moments will bring a warm smile to your heart. His legacy continues in you all . . .
Prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult, sad time. 💞🙏💞
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Bill Gibson
I am very sorry to hear of Herman’s passing and forward you my very sorry thoughts. He was a great man and will be deeply missed.
Lorne Dundas
Irene and Peter sorry to read about your brothers passing. God Bless your Families at this time.
Keith and Sandra Strang
Jannie and family:
Our deepest sympathy to you, your girls, and your lovely family. As our close neighbour, you and Herman welcomed us to the Hurondale community many years ago and always showed an interest in our family. As the Usborne Township Chief Building Official, Herman contributed significantly to the well-being of our citizens. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word. Herman was a good neighbour and a good friend. May your memories be a blessing.
Frieda Zandbergen
Jannie and family
May the Lord surround you with His peace, my deepest sympathies!
Jim and Vel Robinson
Deeply sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many. Jim and Vel Robinson
Marcel Nauta
So sorry to hear about this passing. May the peace of God be with the entire Van Wieren family during this time of grieving. Such great memories I have of visiting Mr. and Mrs. Van Wieren at their farmhouse in the 1980’s after church services in Exeter. God bless!
Cathy and John Franco
We extend our sincere condolences to everyone.
Lori Triebner
You couldn’t be around Herman without falling in love with his laugh or that treasure chest of wisdom he’d dig into if you had the time and it was so easy to see his Family was his life’s greatest honor but his Friendship will always be mine, for it was such a precious gift. My heartfelt condolences to his Beautiful Girls.
Bruce Waddell
Audrey, Jeff & Jonathan
Sending my condolences to you and your family at this sad time.
Bruce Waddell
ASA Alloys
Linda and Dan Crerar
Jannie and family please accept our sincere condolences.
Linda and Dan
Howard & Fay Schenk
Carol Ann , Rodger, Family
Our deepest Sympathy goes out to you all. Keep memories close to your heart.
Paul and Glenda Waddell
Jannie Audrey and Families
Our deepest condolences to all of you, you are in our thoughts at this sad time
Paul and Glenda
Ken and Doreen Fraser and family
Our deepest sympathies goes out to you Jannie and girls for the loss of your husband and father, he was a very loving and caring man, he will be deeply missed. You will be in our thoughts and prayers
Dale Grant
Audrey & Family
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.
The lessons taught by a father as loving and wise as yours will last a lifetime. May you always feel his presence in your heart.
Linda and Jim Ferguson
Dear Jannie and the Van Wieren family:
Our sincere condolences to you all.
Our paths didn’t cross often, but over the years random moments would happen and we would enjoy a quick visit, a genuine interest in each other’s lives and a welcoming smile from both Herman and Jannie.
You are in our thoughts and hearts.
Jim & Joyce Pelley
Jannie, Carol Anne & Roger Audrey & Jeff & Kai & families so sorry to hear of your loss . Praying that you will all feel God’s nearness today and in the days ahead.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Jannie and family:
Sorry to learn of Herman’s passing.
Great neighbours in Usborne and a very talented man. We will think of him when we relax on our special chairs on Manitoulin
Jan Jeffery
Jannie and family we send our deepest condolences to you all in the loss of your gentle giant. Remembering our former neighbor with find memories.
Paul and Jan Jeffery
Gabbie and Margaret Mol
Our sincere condolences to the whole family May God bless you and give you peace
Gabbie and Margaret
Bev and Tim Nobes
Our sincerest condolences, Audrey,Ian and family. It is hard, we know, to lose loved ones no matter the age. Cherish your memories and the experiences you had over the years. ❤️ Bev and Tim❤️
Bev Branderhorst
Dear Jannie, Carol Ann& Roger
Audrey & Jeff, Kai and families
So sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Herman and all of you. May God give you all comfort in your grief
Lynda (Parsons) Conlin
My deepest sympathy to all of Herman and Jannie’ s family and to all the rest of the family who lived across the road from us at the Parsons homestead, thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time….hold on to all the wonderful memories….Hugs to Jannie….God Bless..
Bert and Wilma Visscher
Herman was one of the most positive persons we know. Will be missed. Our condolences to Jannie and the girls. May the Lord grant you His peace and comfort and give you all the assurance of everlasting life the assurance that your loved one had. Bert and Wilma Visscher
Audrey Willson
Aunt Jannie,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Audrey and Ian
Arie en Tineke van Buuren- Hekman,
Lieve Jannie en familie, gecondoleerd met het verlies van Herman, je man en jullie vader.
Heel veel sterkte gewenst bij het afscheid nemen en de komende tijd.
Lieve groet uit Nederland,
Tineke en Arie
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cherish your memories and he will live in your hearts forever.
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Jannie, Carol & Roger, Audrey & Jeff and each of your families
Sincere sympathy in your great loss.. He was such a good, kind, Christian man. May God grant peace and comfort as you remember the many good times.
Mevr.J.M. van Wieren
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father husband. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. May God strengthen you all the coming period of your lifes and that you will find the support and strength with each other.
Joanne van Wieren
Jack and Mary Hogan
Jannie and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you, remember back of all your great memories.