Born April 5, 1924 in Germany, Willie passed away peacefully in Calgary on January 14. Willie was predeceased by his wife Paula, and stepson Klaus Himmler.
He leaves to mourn his daughter Sybille (Rick); son Wolfgang (Linda); daughter-in-law Beatrice; grandchildren Barbara, Cayley, Craig, Adam, Anne-Marie, Jesse and Sarah; as well as numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews in Canada and Germany.
A private grave side ceremony will be held at a later date in the spring.