ANTON ERNST UWE CHRISTIANSEN

July 31, 2024

Anton Ernst Uwe Christiansen of Hanover, formerly of Holyrood, died peacefully, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Hanover and District Hospital, at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Ursel Christiansen (nee Depholt). Devoted father of Ralph of Holyrood, Kiera Weale (Shaun) of Gowanstown, and Linda Ruetz (Paul) of Goderich. Proud Opa of Justin (Taylor), Jordan, Erica (Eric), Sabrina, Ryan and Sheldon. He will be remembered by extended family and friends in Germany as well. Predeceased by his brother, Peter; sister-in-law, Hannelore; and nephew, Norbert. Anton was born Oct. 18, 1930, in Suderbrarup, Germany, son of the late Peter and Elisabeth Christiansen. From a young age, farming was his life and anyone who spoke with him would know this. He married Ursel, March 30, 1963, in Germany and immigrated to Canada shortly after. In 1965, they bought a farm on Concession 14 in Culross Township which became their homestead. Anton had two favourite topics of conversations. He enjoyed discussions about farming with local farmers and talks about economics among his friends. He enjoyed being a member of the co-op board in Teeswater where he attended monthly meetings for many years. He also took pleasure in reading, particularly the yearly editions about the changes from his home area in Germany. For many years he enjoyed scheduled afternoons playing the popular German card game of “Skat” which he would gladly host in his home. Another enjoyable past time for Anton and Ursel, alongside their friends, was dancing to polka music when dances were held at the Hanover Coliseum and at the Kitchener Concordia Club. They were both quite the dancers. To honour Anton’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or services. Cremation will take place with a private inurnment in Hanover Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Anton, are asked to consider the Hanover and District Hospital Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada; arrangements entrusted to the Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover; www.mightonfuneralhome.ca.