Willard Milton Rehkopf, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, on Monday, April 5, 2021, in his 92^nd year.

Born on December 13, 1929, in Normanby Township to the late Daniel and Rose (nee Nicolai) Rehkopf.  Willard married the love of his life, Eileen Allensen, in November of 1953, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Neustadt.  Willard was a dedicated family man, and together with Eileen they enjoyed raising their family and all the wonderful memories made over 68 years of marriage. Willard and Eileen started life together farming 150 acres in Normanby, before selling in 1975 and moving to Hanover. Willard was a man of many skills and talents, working in several different trades over many years, from working as a labourer with Fleming Construction, to building furniture at Sklar Peppler, to woodworking and carpentry as a side hobby as well.  He was a kind and fun loving man, forming many great friendships with many people over the years - he will be greatly missed.

Survived by loving wife of 68 years, Eileen Rehkopf. Dear father of Darrell (Anne) Rehkopf of RR1 Hanover, Larry (Marilyn Williams) Rehkopf of Hanover, and Darlene (Brad) Horst of Allan Park.  Fondly remembered by grandchildren Daniel (Sarah) Rehkopf, Katie (Josh) Zacharias, Jason Williams, and Alina Rehkopf  and Chantel Rehkopf (Dan), and great grandchildren Atalan, Camille, Lilah, Isabella, and Audrey.  Predeceased by daughter Sheila Strader, and brothers Hiram and Aaron Rehkopf.

A Private Family Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021, at 11 am at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Neustadt.  The Funeral Service will be live streamed on the Funeral Home Facebook Page for those who wish to join the service: https://www.facebook.com/Mighton-Funeral-Home-Ltd-109625187108921   Pastor Pam McNeil officiating.  Interment to follow in Hanover Cemetery.

***The live stream will start approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the service - at that time, please look for the live stream video post on the Funeral Home Facebook Page to join the service.  For people unable to join at the time of the service, the live stream video will remain posted and available for viewing afterwards, and will also be posted on the Funeral Home obituary page afterwards.***

Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Neustadt would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.  

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