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KALTENHAUSER, Gunther Henry
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Henry passed away on Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 at 6:32 pm at the age of 88 years. He leaves behind his loving companion Olga Kainberger; his daughter Caroline Kaltenhauser (Dennis Butler); his sons Gordon Kaltenhauser and Stephen Kaltenhauser (Janine Alexander); his grandchildren Reanna Kaltenhauser (James Plumpton), Amanda Butler (Steven Fay), and Denise Butler; and his great grandchild Liliana Butler. He is also survived by his sisters Ruth Reinold and Brigitte (Ulrich) VonHayne; brothers Heribert Kaltenhauser and Dieter (Elisabeth) Kaltenhauser. Sadly, he was predeceased by his loving wife Ingeburg Rosalie Kaltenhauser (D. 12.25.1998); and his brothers Karl Kaltenhauser and Erhardt Kaltenhauser.
Henry grew up in Duderstadt, Germany, and left on May 27th, 1954, the day after his 23rd birthday, to start a new life in Canada. In February of 1955, he met Inge Kreinbrink, and they married November 26th that same year. While living in Winnipeg, MB, Henry had many adventures as a logger, city bus driver, and top tiered insurance salesman with London Life Insurance to name a few.
They had three children, Gordon, Stephen and later Caroline (born in Kelowna, BC). While still living in Winnipeg, Henry bought the Park Motel in Kelowna and moved the family to BC. In the winters, Henry worked as a carpenter, framing homes and also helped build the snow sheds for the Roger’s Pass. After selling the Park Motel in 1970, Henry worked for over 25 years with the City of Kelowna in the Parks Department, a job he really enjoyed until he retired from the workforce at 63. He lost his loving wife of 43 years on December 25th, 1998.
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Henry loved landscaping and gardening and spent much time in these pursuits; He was also an avid fisherman and a big fan of the Vancouver Canucks! Henry will be deeply missed by his family and by many of those at Cottonwoods with whom he interacted during his final years there.
We are always sad when someone we love dies, but dad seems to have deserted our world in a way that everyone desires; he did not suffer! Also, his last years were very happy with Olga, his loving companion. He was always up for a joke, and perhaps he winks at us from afar!
A private family service will be held to celebrate his life and share fond memories. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.
Caroline and family, we are sorry to hear of your father’s passing. We are heartened to know that he lived well, but also that he died well. No matter how prepared we may think we are, when someone who brought us into this world, and was always there and a part of our own journey through it, when that someone is no longer in this life a part of us passes on with them.
Kindle the joys and times past, tell stories to share the legacy. Celebrate the life lived, know that the heart will heal but the person now remains within you to continue to share and express such that they never really ‘died’. When you wink, know that he is winking with you.
Love, Randy and Pam
Hi Gordon, Stephen, Caroline and families, I’m so sorry to hear of your dads passing. Both he and your mom were a big part of my life in my younger years. They and my folks spent a lot of time together. Hugs to you all. Birgit
I’m sorry for your loss. It sounds as if he had a wonderful life. Take care.
Caroline and Dennis,
So sorry to hear about your dad. We enjoyed the afternoon we spent with him and Olga this summer. He was interesting and funny. Our deepest sympathies to you, Olga, and your family.
Sharlene and Stuart
Caroline I am so sorry for your loss and thank you for allowing your dad and my mom (Olga) to find each other and adding a few more years of happiness to both there lives. Thinking of you and praying for healing hearts.
I was saddened to hear of Henry’s passing. I wish my visiting him wasn’t so hard on him, everytime I tried he just got upset and wanted to go home. I feel like I should have been there more. May he rest in peace. Hugs to the whole family. xo