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Jacob Giesbrecht
Giesbrecht, Jacob<br><br>Passed away peacefully with family by his side at Columbia Forest Long Term Care on Friday, August 5, 2022 at the age of 97. <br><br>Beloved husband of the late Frieda (2016). Loving father of Ted Giesbrecht (Karen), Betty Stickland (Mike), Alexander Giesbrecht and Jacob Giesbrecht Jr. Devoted Opa of Amy Musclow (Anthony), Matthew Giesbrecht (Christina), John-Paul Stickland (Monika), Christopher Stickland (Gwendolyn) and Connor Stickland (Robyn). Proud Great Opa to Marley, Oliver, Lillian, Charlotte, Angelina and Theodore. Predeceased by his parents Jakob and Elisabeth Giesbrecht and sisters Anna, Helen and Mary. <br><br>Jacob loved his farming career at Shamrock Farms in Shantz Station, Ontario for over 60 years.<br><br>A private graveside service will be held at Woodland Cemetery. <br><br>Arrangements entrusted to the Henry Walser Funeral Home (519) 749-8467.<br><br> Please visit www.henrywalser.com to view Jacob's memorial.March 1, 1925 - August 5, 202203/01/192508/05/2022
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Funeral Home Owner
August 8, 2022
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James Coleman
August 9, 2022
Please accept our sincerest condolences.
James and Rosemary Coleman
James and Rosemary Coleman
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Gary Cruickshank
August 9, 2022
My wife Barb and I want to extend our deepest sympathies to the entire Giesbrecht family. Ted and I have been friends for over 50 years and as such have had many opportunities to meet and chat with Jacob Sr.
A few years back Jacob hired me to do a little indoor pai... Continue Reading
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Nellie Scholtes
August 8, 2022
Thank you for sharing a memory video on the funeral home website. Watching it brought back many memories of our days in Shantz Station as well as the experiences of post war immigrants and their families. It feels so like the end of an era with that generation now all p... Continue Reading
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MARYANN LUCKHARDT
August 8, 2022
So sorry for your loss. I went to school with Ted and Betty. Loosing a parent is always hard ,my thoughts and
prayers are with you and your family at this time.
MaryAnn Luckhardt
prayers are with you and your family at this time.
MaryAnn Luckhardt
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