Peacefully surrounded by family at Jessica’s House, Exeter on Friday, July 6, 2018 of Zurich in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Becker) Deichert (2013). Dear father of Marg Deichert of Zurich, (Mary) Anne and Carl Weller of Stratford, and Jen and Rob Schellenberger of Shipka. Dear grandfather of Brad and Vanessa; Hannah, and Erica; Mitchell, Kirsten, and Dylan. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Dorothy Elligsen, Margaret Deichert, Edward and Karen Deichert, Phylis Deichert, Bill and Nancy Becker, Elaine Datars, Barb Bucholtz, Eleanor Webb, Jim and Diane Becker, Carol Irwin, Bob and Bonnie Becker, Iris and Mike Gravel, Chuck and Nancy Becker, John and Mary Becker, Randy and Marion Becker, and Marty and Julie Becker. Fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Victor and Josephine (Kalbfleisch) Deichert, sisters Edith (Harvey) Hohner, Laura (Cliff) Pepper, Helma Deichert, brother Earl Deichert, brother-in-law Edgar Elligsen, sister-in-law Elaine Deichert and in-laws Howard Datars, Les Bucholtz, and Peter Irwin.
Claire was a very active community member. He participated in various community organizations including: Zurich Agricultural Society, Hay Township and Huron County Councillor, Bluewater Rest Home Board, Hensall District Co-op Board, Huron County Plowmans Association and various positions at St. Peters Lutheran Church.
Friends may call at Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street N., Zurich on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 22 Goshen Street, S., Zurich on Wednesday, July 11th at 11 AM with Pastor Nadine Schroder-Kranz officiating. Interment St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery, Zurich.
In lieu of flowers donations to St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery, Huron County Food Bank Distribution Center or S.H.H.F – Jessica’s House would be appreciated by the family.
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Rob Marshall
I am sorry to here about your dad passing. I know you said you were very close and it must be tough! My condolence.
Margaret Willert
Dear Marg, Anne, Jennifer and families. We extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Claire was a great neighbour and friend and we have kept in touch for over 39 years. We remember how Claire was a huge help when we packed our big trailer to move to Alberta. Lots of fun and good laughs we had with your family. I was so happy that Jane and I had a great visit with him and you Marg last May. He will be sorely missed.
Love
Margaret Willert and family, Olds, Alberta
Julia Van Der Aa
Dear Mary Anne and Family.
We have just learned today of the passing of Claire. We are so saddened to hear this. Had we known we would have been there to extend our deepest sympathy.
May your faith and the love and support of family and friends help you through this difficult time of pain and sorrow. May you find some comfort in knowing that others care. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy
John & Julia Van Der Aa
Tanya & Rob Pol & Family
Erich & Cheryl Freiter
Sorry to hear of Claire’s passing…
Our thoughts and prayers are with Marg and rest of Claire’s family.
I always had a good chat and chuckle with Claire over the years…
Remember when Claire served on the BOD for Hay Telephone.. We always had to ensure there was a Scotch for him after every AGM…
A well respected member of the community…
Mike And Meaghan Thiel and Family
To the Deichert Family
We would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to you all! Claire was a great man who was patient and kind. I learned a great deal from him especially how to be a great neighbour, and friend. I always enjoyed time spent with him. Be it working for him in my youth or more recently around the lunch table with his family and friends on butchering days, when I was lucky enough to be able to attend. He was a great man who will be remembered always and missed greatly.
Wish I could be there to tell you all in person , you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Marg, Jen, Rob & Families,
So sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy.
Al & Sharon Brokenshire
Marg, Ann, Jen and your families our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you he will be missed.
We will keep you in our hearts and prayers
Al & Sharon Brokenshire
Marlene Ingram
So very sorry for your loss
Rob and Linda Salts
Our sincere condolences to the Deichert and Becker families. We have fond memories of Claire, smiling and joking,
at the summer family picnics many years ago. Such a dear, kind man, he will be sorely missed.
Rob and Linda Salts
Bridget Ryan
Dear Anne, Carl, Hannah and Erica,
Jim and I are so sorry for your loss. We were just reminiscing over the weekend of your father and the time we spent in Ontario, remember your father very fondly and especially his summer sausage. Know that our love and prayers are with you and the rest of your family at this time and always.
Love Bridget and Jim Ryan.
Joyce Olley
Deepest sympathy to the Deichert and Becker family. Sincerely cousin Joyce Olley
Nancy Rader
Him and his beloved Margaret will be up in heaven dancing. Hugs to you all.
Wayne & Elaine Corbett
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family! Cherish all your memories to help you through each day!
Sandra (Willert) Wilcox
To Claire’s family…Sincere Sympathy to you all at his sad time. May all the great memories of Claire remain in your hearts forever. Many a laugh was shared with Claire when we were neighbours, all those years ago…I am sure that heaven will be a much livelier place now with all those jokes, laughs and card games. Thoughts and prayers to all of you from Edgar & Ruth Willert and family. Bowden, Alberta
Wayne & Bonnie Keller
Marg, Anne, Jen and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Claire was one of a kind and sure liked a game of solo. He will be missed but at peace now. Hugs
Greg and Cheryl Becker
Sorry to hear of Claire’s passing. Sympathies to his entire family.
Ted Webb
I had a nice visit with Claire shortly after the passing of Margie. He was a genuinely nice person … the nicest man you’ll ever meet. Condolences to the family.
Tony and Carole Damen
Our sympathy to the family . Keep close your wonderful memories
Vicki Siemon
My sincere Sympathy to Claires immediate and extended family members. Have known Claire and Margaret for many years in political and church circles. Rest in peace . God’s Blessings to you all.
Sharon and Ted Sanders
May fond memories of your father bring you comfort during this sad time in your lives. Looking back on all your pictures and reminiscing about the good memories will no doubt bring many smiles in the days to come. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and your extended families.
Sincerely,
Sharon and Ted Sanders
Rozalynn Schlosser
Marg
So very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jane Milson
Hi Everyone.. Your Dad will be Missed By Many and will remain in Our Hearts and Memories ..He was a Good Neighbour and a Great Friend to Our Family.We had Many Fun and Exciting times Growing Up and Lots of Great Memories..The Stories That Man could Remember and Tell would make your Jaw Drop or have You rolling on the Ground.He will be Missed By His Family ,Friends, Community and His Church..l was so Happy to Be able to See Him Last summer it was a Great Visit..Good-Bye Old Friend.. Jane Willert- Milson XOXO
Barb and Roger Keller
Sincere Sympathy to Claire’s extended family.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
Marg: Sorry to learn of the passing of your father.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Ruth weller
My condolences to all the family on the loss of Claire he was a great man and friend, he will be greatly missed . He was so happy when Bernie and I visited him and brought him his raisin rubarb pie ,big smile on his face when we left Ruth Weller and Bernie Schmitte
Maxine Miller
Memories, laughter, love….the treasures we keep forever. Hope these good memories play over and over in your hearts and bring you comfort, especially now.
Blessings
Delmar and Maxine Miller
Pat and Gwen O’Rourke
Dear Marg, Ann, Jenn and families,
Our most sincere sympathy to all of the Diechert family. We have many good memories of your dad. He always had a good story to tell with a twinkle in his eye as he said it. We hold your family in our hearts at this sad time.
Sincerely, Pat and Gwen O’ Rourke
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Marg, Anne & Jen and families
Sincere sympathy. You had a wonderful father and he will be missed. Praying for God’s strength, peace and comfort in your lives during this difficult time.
Ted and Hilda Lansbergen
Our sincere condolences to all of Clair’s family. God got himself another good man.
Randy and Vicki Geoffrey
Dear Claire’s Family, he certainly was loved shown by your dedication through his sickness. I always had the pleasure of cleaning his room a man of few words but always asked me how my family was. Remember he will always be by your side just to listen or guide you in decision’s . So hold on to the beautiful memories made they do last a life time. I am so glad that I got to know him a little better well he was here! Rest In Peace my dear Claire! Our deepest sympathy ????
Liz (Groot) Stuckless
Awe, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Claire. Strength and love to all of you at this difficult time.
Sue Riley
Jenn & Rob…..my thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sue Riley
Linda and Wayne Faulhafer
(Mary)Ann, Carl, Hannah, Erica and families :
Please accept our sincerest sympathy. May loving memories console you and bring you
strength and comfort in the days to come . Linda(Miller) and Wayne Faulhafer
Glen and Donna Greb
Dear Marg,Anne ,Jennifer and families.Glen and I would like to send you our sincerest condolences at this sad time.Your Dad was a good friend and we remember many a card game with Jen making the pop corn. We also remember when your Dad helped us at harvest He will certainly be missed in the community.
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Dear Marg Brad The Deichert and Becker Families
We are so sorry to hear of your loss
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time
Allan and Dianne Hohner
Our deepest sympathy to all of Claire’s family members. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Claire will be truly missed. Love
AL and Dianne Hohner
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our prayers and sympathy to the Deichert and Becker families. Unfortunately we are leaving for Newfoundland on Tuesday so are unable to attend the funeral. We know there will be some cards being played and maybe a scotch or two bring drunk in heaven
Shirley Erb ( Oesch)
To all of Claire’s Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Brian McGavin
So sorry for your loss. He has a great man and will be missed. The plowing matches won’t be the same without him!
Shelly Hay
Clair was a great man, I will miss his smile , Hugs to all.