Obituary of Fritz Riechert

Fritz Riechert passed away peacefully at his home in Lakeview Manor on the 7th of February, 2014. Fritz was born in Lasdehnen, Germany on the 22nd of April, 1927 and immigrated to Canada in the 1950's. Fritz saw much of Canada, working in the North and later had a long career with Molson Brewery in Vancouver.

A brief visit to the Invermere area convinced Fritz that he would like to move here, and he did. His official residence was Lakeview Manor, but the valley was his home. He loved the mountains and was an avid hiker. He could rarely resist a swim in any body of water he encountered, and was often one of the first locals to swim in Lake Lillian or Wilmer Lake.

Fritz remained active and many locals will remember seeing him on his long walks around the area. He was always sociable, always cheerful, and ever ready for another hike around the place he fell in love with.

Fritz was predeceased by his wife, Kathleen Louise (nee Copithorn). He is survived by his brother Heinz and sister Renate as well as his dear friend, Inge Vogt in Germany. A funeral mass for Fritz will be held at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church in Invermere, on Tuesday the 25th of February, 2014 at 2:00 pm. His Interment will follow in Mount View Cemetery.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com