In memory of

Werner Herterich

February 14, 1931 - January 28, 2024

Werner Herterich peacefully passed away on Sunday January 28 at Toronto's St Michaels Hospital following years of declining health. He was born on February 14, 1931 and emigrated to Toronto from Germany in 1954. He was a Master Carpenter and established a successful construction company during which time he also built two of his own residences. Following a very successful career, he retired and built his summer home near Parry Sound. Werner was an avid reader, windsurfer and maker of his "world famous summer drinks". He is survived by Ilse, his wife of 73 years, and his sons Werner Jr. (Meg) and Rainer (Diane), five grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A private celebration of life is planned for the spring.

Guestbook

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John E. Hawke (Werner junior friend.)

Entered February 2, 2024 from Little Current

Although we may have never met the man we have many many stories from younger Werner.
Senior was an amazing man. He came came from Europe after the war and started a company that still exists. Both his sons followed their dreams and succeeded.
He will be missed by all the family that is scattered across the world. Remember, that as long as there is someone who remembers you you are still here. Anyone can ask him for a little help when needed.

Brian Lewis (Friend of the family)

Entered February 2, 2024 from Thailand

My heartfelt condolences. He was a great man.

Rainer Herterich (Son)

Entered February 2, 2024 from Toronto

Welcome to our guestbook. Please feel free to leave a note here or, if you have a longer tale to tell, leave it on the My Story section of the website. If you have some photos to share, please leave them in the Photos section, photo gallery. The site will be active for about 6 months and will change as we receive submissions. Please note the site is a little slow so submissions may take a day or so to update. Inappropriate photos can be sent directly to my email.

Dad loved a good joke.

Marjorie Hurst (Horst)

Entered February 3, 2024

Our condolenses to you, Ilse, and the rest of your family. I remember Werner well. He treated my husband, Wayne very well and fairly in his business. We respected and appreciated Werner. When Wayne was too sick to work, Werner came and did some basement completion work for us on our house that we were building. Before Wayne passed away, Werner gifted us with an amazing vacation, he was a very generous man / employer. His building and carpentry work was second to none, he took pride in his work and made sure it was perfect. I still have a cabinet that we purchased from his company 46 years ago and it is still in perfect shape - top notch quality.

Barry Horosko (Brother to Diane Herterich)

Entered February 3, 2024 from Toronto

Our condolences to the immediate family and friends of Werner. We have fond memories of visiting Werner and Ilse at their Parry Sound home that we will carry forward with us. He was a fine gentlemen and will be missed.