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September 23, 1935 - January 2, 2021
Franz Philippsen, was born in Brazil on September 23, 1935. In November 1958, he married Heinrietta Kasdorf. Franz and Heinrietta welcomed two daughters into their life: Ingrid in 1959 and Regina in 1963.
In February 1968, they immigrated to Canada and settled in Vancouver until 1991 when they moved to Abbotsford, BC. On December 25, 2020 Franz was admitted into the ARHCC. He passed away on January 2, 2021 after a brief struggle with cancer.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years, Heinrietta; his daughters Ingrid (Hans H.) Krueger and Regina (Wayne) Lonneberg, his grandchildren: Evelyn (Brad), Julia (David), Elisha, Aaron (Rebecca), Matthew, Lucas (Taylor) and Bethany (Tyler); his great grandchildren James, Gage, Faith and Elijah and his older sister Alice (Gerhard) Baerg.
A small private service was held.
For a more detailed life story, please refer to: https://www.wiebeandjeskefh.com/obituary/franz-philippsen/
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