Obituary of Jacob Kryger

KRYGER, Jacob Cornelis Passed away at the Guelph General Hospital on Nov 23/20 at the age of 91. He was born to parents Jacob and Neeltje Krijger on July 7, 1929, in Rotterdam (Overschie), Netherlands. After WWII he made the difficult decision to leave his home for a new life in Canada, travelling on the Kota Inten boat in 1948. He was blessed to meet and marry Marj, the love of his life, in 1955. She predeceased him in 2018 after 63 years together. Jake was the loving father of Paul Kryger (Adriana) of Huntsville and Linda Beath (Gord) of Guelph. He was the proud Opa of Brandon Kryger (Michele), Shannon Scott (Andrew), Samantha Lane (Tyler) and Lindsay Beath (Jonny). Great Opa to Jayden, Jacob, Lincoln, Gemma, Denver and Troy. Dear brother of Neeltje de Sterke and predeceased by his brothers Nico Krijger, Arie Krijger and brother-in-law Chuck Argent. He was a long-time employee of Steele’s Wire Springs in Guelph and retired almost 27 years ago. Jake was known for his love of billiards and cards and will be missed by so many partners and competitors. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the PSWs, Nursing staff and administrators at Riverside Glen Retirement Home where Jake resided as well as all the amazing nurses on 4West who gently cared for him in his last hours. A private family service will be held with cremation to follow. If desired, memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph, (519-824-0031). We invite you to leave your memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com and they will be forwarded to the family. Service Information Visitation Private family Visitation Location Gilchrist Chapel McIntyre & Wilkie Requested Charity Heart and Stroke Foundation