July 20, 1942 – August 14, 2024. Hermann passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Hamilton General Hospital. Husband to the late Dagmar Luft (nee Fischer), father to sons Marcus (Laura), Alexander (Catherine), and Darius, Opa to Gemma, Petra, Silas, and Audrey. Hermann will be missed by his many family members in Germany; in particular, his sister, Hilde. A special thank you to Marie-Louise Kallsen and Matt Casey for their care in his final months. Born in Marienbad, Czechoslovakia, Hermann immigrated to Canada in 1967 where he worked for many years as an Art Director in the advertising industry and later as a teacher of Graphic Design. Hermann was known as an artist, a lover of film, and an avid gardener. Private burial to take place. In memory of Hermann, donations to the Hamilton Conservation Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by his family.
I recall Hermann as a kind and interesting man and a very entertaining story teller.
Condolences to his three sons, their spouses and children, extended family and friends from the entire Fath family.
Hermann will be missed. Our girls loved the Christmas tree he planted and lit up every year infront of our window. He was a great neighbour and kind soul. May he rest in peace.
Jedes Wort – zu viel und doch zu wenig.
Du warst so wunderbar und fehlst mir unendlich.
Lebe wohl sag ich Dir leise,
mach’s gut auf Deiner letzten Reise.
Ich weiß nicht, wo Dein Himmel ist, aber ich weiß, dass Du in meinem Herzen wie ein Stern weiter leuchten wirst!
Für immer im Herzen, bis auf ein Wiedersehen.
Renate mit Familie
Eine Ära geht zu Ende.
Es gab Zeiten, wenn man vom ” Onkel Hermann ” in Kanada sprach
war das etwas Besonderes.
wenn auch weit weg von uns war er doch mit seiner Familie in unseren
Herzen, Gedanken und Erinnerungen präsent.
Er, sowie Dagmar werden uns fehlen.
Eure Nichte Renate
Cornelia Riotta mit Familie Straß
Eine Stimme, die vertraut war schweigt.
Ein Mensch der immer da war, ist nicht mehr.
Was bleibt, sind dankbare Erinnerungen, die niemand nehmen kann.
In stiller Trauer und herzlicher Verbundenheit stehen wir an deiner Seite.
Cornelia mit Laura und Family.
Hermann was one of my first friends I made on my arrival in Canada in summer of 1964 in Hamilton. We lived in the same house. We were in contact for many years, and sadly learned yesterday through Helga Wittchen of his passing.
Hermann so kindly recorded our entire wedding service at Melrose United Church, on July 9 th 1966.This took place in Hamilton, Ontario.
To his sons and families, we offer our heartfelt sympathy. Hermann was a kind, gentle soul. Our love and blessings to all.
PAUL&VIVIAN ERTL.