Mr. Karl Edward Waltz

Birth date: September 15, 1934

Date of death: August 12, 2025

Obituary

Karl Edward Waltz

Of Rockland, Ontario, passed away peacefully at Willowbend Retirement Community on August 12th, 2025, at the age of 90. Born in Santa Monica, California, to Kenneth Waltz and Linnea Atkinson, he leaves behind a legacy marked by love and service.

He is survived by his son Michael Waltz (Michelle) of Knoxville, Tennessee, nieces Jennifer and Cynthia of Montreal, and nephew Shawn of Los Angeles. Karl proudly served as a 2nd Lt in the US Army and later earned his PhD in electronic engineering from Colorado State University. During his post-university travels, Karl met his beloved wife, the late Jeannine Labelle, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. His Roman Catholic faith brought him comfort and he cherished family gatherings, particularly holiday meals in Montreal. After moving to Canada from Tennessee in 2001, Karl spent his retirement nurturing his yard, repairing small electronics, and dedicating time to support groups for Alzheimer’s caregivers.

The family extends their gratitude to those who cared for Karl over the past 10 years.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada or the Alzheimer’s Association are appreciated.

Funeral service will be held at the Très-Sainte-Trinité Church, 2178 Laurier, Rockland, Ontario, on Saturday August 23, 2025 at 11 AM.
You may express your condolences to the family at church from 10:30 AM, before the service.

Funeral Details

THEO BRUNET & SONS
FUNERAL HOME

2419 Laurier Street
Rockland, Ont. 613-446-4691

Condolences at www.brunetfuneralhome.ca

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Lynne Joly-Crichton 2025-09-19 12:06:08

To my dear Mr Walsh: It is with much respect that I remember you visiting Mrs Walsh--your dear Jeannine at Centre d'accueil Roger-Séguin. You always had encouraging words for all of the staff.Your wonderful smile and sense of humor was welcomed to our busy days. The devotion you had for your wife is a lesson of love to all of us. You leave a big empty space, but you are remembered.

Pierre et Claudette Lavoie 2025-08-19 21:07:45

Pierre et moi gardons de bons souvenirs de M. Waltz. Every week at the 4 o’clock mass he would arrive early hoping for a nice chat! He always had a good story in his hat! Rest in peace Mr. Waltz

Shirley Dashney 2025-08-19 16:00:22

I met Karl while he was at the Willowbend Residence and I was caring for my father. We saw Karl several times a day as we met in the dining room for meals. He alsmost always had something to chat about. My sincere condolences to Karl's family.

Hélène Laforte 2025-08-19 10:33:32

Mes condoléances à la famille de Karl Waltz. Je garde un bon souvenir de lui.

André et Angella Chamberland 2025-08-18 21:53:15

My deepest condolences to the family Mr Waltz is very appreciate customer and the story we share

Barbara Kothe 2025-08-18 20:39:00

My deepest condolences to Karl’s family. I met Karl in his later years. I enjoyed my many interactions with him at the Willowbend Retirement Community. He will be missed by many.

Joey mullen 2025-08-18 20:07:55

Karl was a longtime customer of mine for many years at autopro Rockland. He was a kind and gentle soul. An always routine when he came in for service with his vehicle, being a Plymouth neon which he greatly loved. His black coffee in a styrofoam cup and a good conversation we had every visit. He was very meticulous in every way. I will miss him. My deepest condolences to his family

sylvie couturier 2025-08-18 17:26:16

nos sympathies à la famille et sa grande amie Rita