Posted Jul 23, 2021 | 11:10 AM
Carl Gordon Wathke of Hanover, formerly of Dobbinton, peacefully went to be with his
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, with his wife by his side, on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He was 86.
Beloved husband of Gwendolyn (Haack). Loving father of Carol and her husband Bill Kuhl of Keady, Kathy and her husband Tom Kuhl of Vineland and Margot Wathke of Hanover. Cherished grandfather of Mark (Allison), Matthew (Christina), Sarah (Alan Reif), Rachel, Nicholas, Christian and Nathan and great-grandfather of Georgia Leigh and Ethan Alexander. Carl will be dearly missed by his brothers George (Maxine) of Port Elgin, Maurice (Lois Ann) of Kitchener and sister-in-law Lloye Wathke of Desboro.
He was predeceased by his brothers Harry, Wallace, Stewart and his parents Enoch and Sadie (Batterman) Wathke.
A public visitation will be held at Rhody Family Funeral Home, Chesley on Sunday, July 25, 2021 from 6 – 8 p.m. A graveside funeral service and committal, officiated by Pastor Brian Dunlop, will be held at Faith Lutheran Cemetery, Desboro on Monday, July 26, 2021 beginning at 11 a.m. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Lutheran Hour Ministries, The Gideons or a charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.