At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, January 9, 2015, of Exeter in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Julie (Brouwer) (Knip) Visscher, and the late Willy (Oldenhuis) Visscher (2001). Dear father of Mary and John VanEs of Kitchener and Bert and Wilma Visscher of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Jason and Jess, Melanie and Mark, Joel and Sarah; Henrietta, Jeanette and Paul, Peter and Sandra, Tanya and Pete, Harmony and Marco, and Marianne and Josh; and great-grandfather of 25 great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Jacoba Veerman of Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. Also remembered by Julie’s children: Anne and Mike Flikkema of Strathroy, Fred and Dita Knip of Lacombe, Alberta, Bert and Elaine Knip of Exeter, Harry and Marg Knip of Exeter, Ruth and Earl McNab of Kerwood, John and Kathie Knip of Huntersville, North Carolina, Julia and Tom Dickins of Hensall, and Teresa and Mike Buckman of Zurich. Fondly remembered by Amy and Joe Lubbers of Exeter and Tara and Tyler Obre of St. Josephs. Predeceased by daughter-in-law Tina Visscher (2012) and sister Lutz Wiersma.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Monday evening 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 330 Huron Street West, Exeter on Tuesday, January 13th at 11 AM with Pastor Kevin teBrake officiating. Private family interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Huron Christian School, Clinton would be appreciated by the family.
Geloofd zij God met diepst ontzag! Hij overlaadt ons, dag aan dag, Met Zijne gunstbewijzen. Psalm 68:19
VISSCHER: Pieter of Exeter
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
John and Agnes Claus/Huygen
To Bert and Wilma …..very sorry for the loss of your dear Dad, my fav and memorable Sunday school teacher way back when!! Thanks be to God for that great man, and I am sure he will be sorely missed!
To his surviving wife, and all the family and friends, may God be everything you need!
Hugs and love, Agnes and John
Johannes and Gerda De Jonge
Love from Henny de Jonge Brouwer
and Johannes en Gerda de Jonge.
Margaret and Christian Pauquet
Our most sincere condolences to the Visscher and Knip families. As many have already said, Piet was a very sociable and fun-loving person, always ready to help. We will definitely miss the next time we go to Exeter. You are in our thoughts and prayers; Margaret and Christian Pauquet.
Don & Joyce Arrand & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sorrowful time. God Bless you all and may the memories you have give you contentment in your hearts until you meet again.
Xoxo
Janny Huizinga
My thoughts are with the family. I know the family from years bac. We came together on the same boat to Canada.
To know that he is in Heaven , will be a great comfort to all of you.
God bless you all!
Larry Dumont (Frenchie)
To Bert and all your , family .
I extend my sincere sympathy to you and family in the loss of your dear Dad.
May the peace and comfort of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of the families.
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
God is with you,
Larry Dumont (Frenchie)
Ron Leonard
Peace and Blessing to your family at this time of sorrow Jeanette. May you find peace in the celebration of the life of you Grandpa.
Judy Lamport
To the extended Visscher family:
Was saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Visscher. I remember when he and his family first came to Huron county . Our families would visit and will always remember his warm smiles and welcomes. He will be sadly missed.
Henry & Lykke Van Drunen, Stratford, ON
Please accept our sincere condolences in the death of your father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.
May God’s love and His peace bless and bring you comfort.
We thank God for the legacy he has left. I am reminded of the words of and old hymn “Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart”.
Alicia Kikkert
So sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of seeing him while working at Visscher farms as a teenager. He was always so kind to me.
Karen Dickins
To Julie and all the family, please accept my deepest sympathy. Piet was a wonderful man. Keep you memories close they will help you through.
Rene & Monique Vanbruwaene & Nancy Hutchison
Sending our sincere condolences. We pray that you can all find peace with your family and friends to get through this difficult time. In our thoughts and prayers,
Dave Frayne & Cathy Cade
To Julie and all of the Visscher/Knip families: Sorry to learn of Pieter’s passing. He has left a legacy behind and will not be forgotten. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Pete and Gloria McFalls
Bert and Wilma and families,
We are thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Annie an Jerry Boersma
Dear Julie, Visscher and Knip Families.
Our sympathy goes out to all of you and that The Lord may give you all the strength you need in this time of mourning
With lone Annie and Jerry
Peter Klungel
My sincere condolences to the Visschers and to the Knips. You should know that memories of this kind and gentle man (with a fantastic sense of humour) will live on. Rest in Peace Piet.
larry preszcator
sorry to hear of your loss larry preszcator
Sandra Newton
My sincere sympathy to everyone in the Visscher and Knip families on the loss of Peter, an outstanding Christian man and friend to many. I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing him well. But from what has been told to me, I know how much he was loved and will be missed.While you are mourning his loss; others are rejoicing to meet him behind the vale. Praying that God will be your comforter.
Harry and Marielle ROOSEBOOM
Thinking of all of you during this time.
May God give you confort and consolation.
We love your familly !
Greetings from France
Harry et Marielle
Winifred and Dennis Hutton
To all the Visscher and Knip families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. May your faith in our Lord comfort you at this time and know that Pieter is with Jesus now .
Anita Zoutman
Our Condolences from the Zoutman family from Holland. Arie, Bep and daughter Anita.
Tjibbe and Gea de Boer -NZ
Our condolences with the passing of Grandpa Pieter.
We met him only once ,some 9 years ago,but remember him well.
Being home home with our Lord now ,he is in a much better place.
May God grant yoy peace and comfort as you grieve.
Russell & Verona Snider
May the peace and comfort of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of the families. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Larry and Sandra Hern
Bert and all your family,
We extend our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your dear Dad.
Mike & Linda Haggitt
Our heartfelt condolences to all the family on Pieter’s passing. God Bless you all.
Mary and Ed De Boer
Our prayer support is sent to you across the miles. Though we can’t be there with you, our hearts and thoughts most certainly are. We pray for God’s comfort over the next while as you grieve. We also rejoice in the fact that Oom Piet is home with His Lord and Saviour. Blessings and grace on all of you.
Al and Vickie Harvey
To the entire Visscher clan and the Knip extended family we offer our sympathy. Your families and ours are entwined with friendships and working as well as church and kids. Please know that Pete will be missed as well by his Anne St neighbors and friends.
Julie if you need anything you only need call.
Al Jr and Vickie Harvey
Al Harvey Sr
Anne and Bert Langendyk
To this large extended family: Our Condolences. May the memories you have shared together, the love of family and friends and the Comfort of our Lord carry you through. With Love and Prayers
Evelyn Steckle Vincent
To each family member. sorry to hear of your great loss. Pieter is home with Jesus. praying you experience God’s peace and comfort.