Obituary for Joseph Zoltan Szentimrey
Joseph Zoltan Szentimrey
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Parklane Terrace in Paris, Ontario on March 3, 2023, at the age of 96 years. Cherished husband for 62 years to the late Doris Szentimrey (nee Gingrich); Beloved father to Cindy McComb (Wayne), Erica Lane (Ken), Amy Vingerhoeds (Peter), and John Szentimrey (Lynn); Much loved grandfather to Jen (Shawn), Melissa (Ken) and Andrew (Melanie);Kara (Noah) and Jason; Raina and Leah(Joe); and Nicole and Myah (Brayden) as well as his great-grandchildren Vanessa, Emmett, Lizzie, Mason, Piper, Torben and Finnley. Survived by brother Paul Szentimrey (Ariel), brother-in-law Fred Beemer and sister-in-law Fern Gingrich as well as his nieces, nephews and extended family.
Predeceased by his parents Andrew and Margaret Szentimrey (nee Petrik), daughter Carol, and sisters Ava Takacs (Joe), Magdalene Kadar (John) and Agnes Beemer, brother-in-laws Delmer Gingrich (Evelyn), Derwyn Gingrich, and sister-in-law Donna Burnet.
Joe immigrated to Canada from Czechoslovakia with his parents and four younger siblings when he was 11 years old. With much determination, he learned English, helped his parents with their mixed farm, completed high school as a mature student and went on to work as a draftsman and mechanical designer at Babcock-Wilcox and Joy Manufacturing in Galt. Joe was also passionate about agriculture and farmed with his family in the Branchton area for almost 50 years. The first enterprise was finishing beef cattle, then they transitioned to cash cropping, built a commercial grain elevator, and grew and handled pedigreed seed. He was never afraid of hard work or being the first to adopt new technologies. Joe was active in the Brant County Federation of Agriculture, local Committee of Adjustment, Beef Producers for Change, Soil and Crop Association, and the Canadian Seed Growers Association. He also enjoyed sharing his knowledge and farm data when hosting tours for students from University of Guelph. In their retirement at Puslinch, Joe enjoyed photography, woodworking and shared his creations with his family. They were avid gardeners and bird watchers. An eternal optimist for 96 years, Joe never gave up on anything or anyone.
Friends may call at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N. Paris, on Friday March 10, 2023 from 10-11 am followed by a funeral service in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 am. Interment at St George Cemetery following the reception at the funeral home. Joe’s family would like to thank the staff and care givers at Parklane Terrace, Paris for the compassionate care shown to Joe and the family while he resided there. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences and donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting WM. Kipp 519 442 3061.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Parklane Terrace in Paris, Ontario on March 3, 2023, at the age of 96 years. Cherished husband for 62 years to the late Doris Szentimrey (nee Gingrich); Beloved father to Cindy McComb (Wayne), Erica Lane (Ken), Amy Vingerhoeds (Peter), and John Szentimrey (Lynn); Much loved grandfather to Jen (Shawn), Melissa (Ken) and Andrew (Melanie);Kara (Noah) and Jason; Raina and Leah(Joe); and Nicole and Myah (Brayden) as well as his great-grandchildren Vanessa, Emmett, Lizzie, Mason, Piper, Torben and Finnley. Survived by brother Paul Szentimrey (Ariel), brother-in-law Fred Beemer and sister-in-law Fern Gingrich as well as his nieces, nephews and extended family.
Predeceased by his parents Andrew and Margaret Szentimrey (nee Petrik), daughter Carol, and sisters Ava Takacs (Joe), Magdalene Kadar (John) and Agnes Beemer, brother-in-laws Delmer Gingrich (Evelyn), Derwyn Gingrich, and sister-in-law Donna Burnet.
Joe immigrated to Canada from Czechoslovakia with his parents and four younger siblings when he was 11 years old. With much determination, he learned English, helped his parents with their mixed farm, completed high school as a mature student and went on to work as a draftsman and mechanical designer at Babcock-Wilcox and Joy Manufacturing in Galt. Joe was also passionate about agriculture and farmed with his family in the Branchton area for almost 50 years. The first enterprise was finishing beef cattle, then they transitioned to cash cropping, built a commercial grain elevator, and grew and handled pedigreed seed. He was never afraid of hard work or being the first to adopt new technologies. Joe was active in the Brant County Federation of Agriculture, local Committee of Adjustment, Beef Producers for Change, Soil and Crop Association, and the Canadian Seed Growers Association. He also enjoyed sharing his knowledge and farm data when hosting tours for students from University of Guelph. In their retirement at Puslinch, Joe enjoyed photography, woodworking and shared his creations with his family. They were avid gardeners and bird watchers. An eternal optimist for 96 years, Joe never gave up on anything or anyone.
Friends may call at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N. Paris, on Friday March 10, 2023 from 10-11 am followed by a funeral service in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 am. Interment at St George Cemetery following the reception at the funeral home. Joe’s family would like to thank the staff and care givers at Parklane Terrace, Paris for the compassionate care shown to Joe and the family while he resided there. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences and donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting WM. Kipp 519 442 3061.