RIEDIGER, Peter -
1929 - 2023
Peter passed away peacefully, in Credit Valley Hospital on Thursday, October 19, 2023, with his devoted wife, Helen, by his side, after a brief bout of pneumonia.
Peter was born in Harrow, Ontario, to Peter and Agatha Riediger, and raised in a closely-knit Mennonite community together with his brother, Harry, and sister, Vera.
Peter was the proud father of son, Eric; daughter, Patty (Alex) Maher; and son, Michael, children of his first marriage.
In 1985, he married Helen (Munro/Hendry) and they enjoyed a happy marriage of 38 years.
In addition to his wife and children, Peter is survived by his sister, Vera; and several devoted nieces, nephews, and their families who will all miss their Uncle Peter.
He will be fondly remembered by the Hendry family.
He and Helen travelled extensively, visiting many countries and learning much about their interesting and diverse geography and culture. A highlight for Pete was seeing places in Ukraine, which his father had told him about. Helen's highlight was visiting the Highlands of Scotland and seeing Cromarty, home of her ancestors.
He was a member of the Probus Club of Oakville and Knox Church, and he enjoyed the company of friends through the mall walkers, bridge and golf.
Sadly, Pete's final three years were marred by increasing dementia. He was cared for at home, then for a few months at Wenleigh Long Term Care.
A celebration of Peter's life will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 89 Dunn Street, Oakville, on Wednesday, October 25th at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, October 24th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Kopriva Taylor Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to a Charity of Your Choice.
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