Obituary for Arno Manfred Letkemann
LETKEMANN, Arno Manfred
October 25, 1937 - July 25, 2022
With heavy hearts, the family of Arno Letkemann (84) announces the passing of a gentle, caring soul who loved the outdoors, the laughter of children, the beauty of nature, and the company of friends and family. Arno was born into a household of 4 boys, 10 to 16 years older than himself in Leader Saskatchewan. His family moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake in 1939. He went to Parliament Oak school, attended Stamford Collegiate, and played the trumpet in the Port Dalhousie Guardsmen Marching Band. On July 21, 1962, he married the love of his life, Charlotte Neufeld. He leaves his loving children, Timothy David and Ingrid Marie and three beautiful grandchildren, Alex, Sydney and Ryder. He is survived by his brother Ernst (Ernie) and sisters-in-law, Lettie and Elizabeth (Betty), many nephews and nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces, a great-great niece and a great-great nephew. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Mary Letkemann, and his brothers, George, Erich and Harry. Arno worked as a technician for Bell Canada to 36 happy years and even managed after his retirement to work overseas for the telephone companies in Spain and Britain. In the 1970s and early 1980s Arno also developed his skills as an accomplished professional photographer and built his own studio in their first home in Niagara-on-the-Lake. He enjoyed portraiture and emphasized the importance of family portraits. His renovations in their homes showed his love of architecture and skills as a designer and builder. He and Charlotte enjoyed travelling and began cycling in their 50s and 60s. They took many trips on their bicycles to the Rockies, the Oregon Coast, the Maritimes - including the Cabot Trail, and many areas closer to home. In recent years, they continued travelling by car and in the last years walked almost daily near their home in Virgil or the downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake visiting neighborhoods where they spent their childhoods, their teen years, and most of their married life.
Visitation will be Thursday July 28, 2022 from 6 to 9 pm at MORGANFUNERAL HOME, 415 Regent Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Friday July 29, 2022 from 1 pm to 2 pm. A Funeral Service will take place at Morgan Funeral Home on Friday July 29, 2022 at 2 pm. Friends and family are invited to attend the celebration of a life well-lived after the service. Location will be announced. Feel free to share your favourite stories about Arno with us all.
Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at ww.morganfuneral.com
October 25, 1937 - July 25, 2022
With heavy hearts, the family of Arno Letkemann (84) announces the passing of a gentle, caring soul who loved the outdoors, the laughter of children, the beauty of nature, and the company of friends and family. Arno was born into a household of 4 boys, 10 to 16 years older than himself in Leader Saskatchewan. His family moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake in 1939. He went to Parliament Oak school, attended Stamford Collegiate, and played the trumpet in the Port Dalhousie Guardsmen Marching Band. On July 21, 1962, he married the love of his life, Charlotte Neufeld. He leaves his loving children, Timothy David and Ingrid Marie and three beautiful grandchildren, Alex, Sydney and Ryder. He is survived by his brother Ernst (Ernie) and sisters-in-law, Lettie and Elizabeth (Betty), many nephews and nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces, a great-great niece and a great-great nephew. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Mary Letkemann, and his brothers, George, Erich and Harry. Arno worked as a technician for Bell Canada to 36 happy years and even managed after his retirement to work overseas for the telephone companies in Spain and Britain. In the 1970s and early 1980s Arno also developed his skills as an accomplished professional photographer and built his own studio in their first home in Niagara-on-the-Lake. He enjoyed portraiture and emphasized the importance of family portraits. His renovations in their homes showed his love of architecture and skills as a designer and builder. He and Charlotte enjoyed travelling and began cycling in their 50s and 60s. They took many trips on their bicycles to the Rockies, the Oregon Coast, the Maritimes - including the Cabot Trail, and many areas closer to home. In recent years, they continued travelling by car and in the last years walked almost daily near their home in Virgil or the downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake visiting neighborhoods where they spent their childhoods, their teen years, and most of their married life.
Visitation will be Thursday July 28, 2022 from 6 to 9 pm at MORGANFUNERAL HOME, 415 Regent Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Friday July 29, 2022 from 1 pm to 2 pm. A Funeral Service will take place at Morgan Funeral Home on Friday July 29, 2022 at 2 pm. Friends and family are invited to attend the celebration of a life well-lived after the service. Location will be announced. Feel free to share your favourite stories about Arno with us all.
Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at ww.morganfuneral.com