NEITSCH, ERIC
Eric Neitsch, age 82,
born September 3, 1930, husband of Hedy Neitsch (Dobslaff), his devoted wife of 59 years, passed away peacefully on
April 15th, 2013. Born
in Troshin Poland, Eric
is survived by his
brother Theodore Neitsch (wife Frieda), his sister Freida Steffl (husband Herb), his 3 loving
children, Erica (Leslie) Martel, David Neitsch
and Renee Neitsch (Brad Dahl), grandchildren Benjamin and Jesse Neitsch and their mother Michele. Eric was a
long time resident of Winfield BC, arriving in Canada in 1950 from Germany. Shortly after arriving and getting
married, Eric and Hedy bought their orchard and have
resided there ever since, having their 3 children along
the way. Eric worked the orchard well into his 70s, and
also had a long 30 year career at BC Growers at the
Winfield packing plant. Eric loved his trees, spending
many hours on the land over the years while working
his regular job, and with wife Hedy, demonstrated and
instilled hard-working attitudes in his 3 children. Eric was
a devout Christian, attending Church throughout his life.
He was a straightforward man who loved the land, his
hockey team (the Boston Bruins), fishing and ice fishing, and most of all his family. Eric will be remembered for his kind, quiet ways and helping others shine, never seeking
the spotlight but always being a strong presence behind the scenes. Eric is in God’s hands now and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. The Service will be
officiated by Pastor Lee Loveridge and held at First
Lutheran Church, 4091 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna on
Friday April 19, 2013 at 10:30 AM. Reception to follow.
Eric will be laid to rest at Lakeview Memorial Gardens
Cemetery, 2850 Dry Valley Road, Kelowna, BC.
Condolences may be sent to the family
by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com
250-860-7077.