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Remembering Johann "Hans" Waidelich

Johann F. Waidelich was born on August 31, 1924, in Simmersfeld, Germany. He passed away at the age of 96 on Friday, August 27, 2021. A private service was held on Monday, August 30, 2021.

Hans was the beloved husband of Maria Waidelich and loving father of Irmgard Burkel, Lori (Dr. Richard Bernstein DDS) Waidelich, and Timothy Waidelich. He was the proud grandfather of Matthew (Casey) Burkel, Steven (Annie) Burkel, Henry Waidelich, and Amelia Waidelich; dear great-grandfather of Ellie and Zoey; and brother of the late Freda. Our deepest sympathy to his loving family and special condolences to our dear members Maria and Tim.

Hans was a highly skilled tailor at men’s fine clothing stores. He joined Edelweiss in February, 1966, and received the Goldenes Edelweiss in 1992. We will miss his warm smile and kind words that he shared.

Family request donations to American Cancer Society Metro Detroit Area Service Center-20450 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076 www.cancer.org or American Heart Association/American Stroke Association 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 americanheart.org.

Ruhe in Frieden, lieber Freund