Charlotte Wiehler
March 2nd, 2020
Charlotte Wiehler (nee Andres) was born on June 18, 1918 in Reichfelde, West Prussia, Germany to Gustav and Louise Andres. Along with her three older sisters and a younger brother, she grew up in a happy, loving home that had lots of activity and visitors. Charlotte led an active life – making many friends, visiting with her cousins, travelling in Germany and other countries, and attending expositions, theatre and sporting events.
She met Hans Wiehler in 1940 and they married on December 20, 1941. In January 1945, Charlotte and her parents left their family home and fled to West Germany in order to avoid the advancing Russian army. Charlotte and Hans ended up living in one room in a farmer’s house. With help from the Mennonite Central Committee, they immigrated to Saskatchewan, Canada in 1951 and later moved to Calgary, Alberta. Canada became their home where they raised their children and enjoyed their retirement. Charlotte enjoyed visiting with relatives and friends and travelling to many places in the world. Her favourite holiday spot was Ixtapa, Mexico, which she visited for the last time in 2018.
On March 2, 2020 – at the age of 101 years – she went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She is predeceased by her husband Hans Wiehler and her daughter Astrid Dunphy. She is survived by Kristina (Ian) Morley and children Janelle (Ben) Banack, Tanis (Justin) Neufeld and Kaela (Braden) Teitge; Martin (Joyce) Wiehler and children John (Sara) Wiehler and Eric (Kelly) Wiehler; Hartwick (Betty) Wiehler and children Christopher (Katerina) Wiehler, Mark (Vanessa) Wiehler and Jeff Wiehler; Wayne Dunphy, Mary Ellen Dunphy and children Michael Dunphy and Tanya (Rasheed) Dunphy; and sister-in-law Magdalena Andres. Charlotte has 15 great-grandchildren.
The interment will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 10:30 am at Queen’s Park Cemetery. The memorial service will be held at First Mennonite Church (2600 Richmond Road SW, Calgary) on Friday, March 6 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mennonite Central Committee Alberta (2946 - 32 St. NE, Calgary, T1Y 6J7).
Messages:
Dear Charlotte's family. I was so sorry to hear of Charlotte's recent passing. I lived across the lane from her and we spent many an afternoon having tea in the backyard and just chatting about the affairs of the day. My most favourite memory was when we just moved into our home and just as we sat down to dinner there was a knock at the back door. There was your Mom with her famous apple pie. "just dropping by with a welcome to the neighbourhood" She was a great lady with lots of spunk and determination. She would never accept a ride as she slid through the snow on her way to the plaza with her walker " just need the exercise, she would say" but thanks. I will miss her smiling face and wave out the kitchen window as we chatted on the phone. I am sorry I was unable to attend her memorial but I was thinking about her and I know that she is happy up there with all her family who have passed before her. My condolences to all the family. Joan Casey
My condolences at the passing of "Tante Lottchen". She was a courageous and spunky lady. It was to our family farm near Herschel Saskatchewan, that you (Onkel Hans, Tante Lottchen, and children, Astrid & Hartwig) came when you arrived in Canada. I still marvel that we never heard a complaint from your parents, Hartwig, about sharing one bedroom with all your worldly possessions. She always showed a happy face. May God comfort you. Charlotte (Krahn) Neufeldt.