December 11, 1924 – January 2, 2018

Stefan Wasserberger passed away peacefully on Jan. 2nd at the age of 93.
He is survived by his daughters Liz (Bruce), Michele and Philippa, his grandchildren Graham, Ian, Janine, Jenna, Neil, Sierra, Carter and his great-grandchildren Bayley, Luka, Charlie and Micah.
Stefan was born in Sosnowiec, Poland on Dec. 11, 1924. Truly a remarkable man, Stefan survived unimaginable hardships. He was a prisoner along with his mother and sister in a Siberian concentration camp in WWII. All contact with his father was lost for 7 years until they were reunited through the Red Cross. This reunion took them to Lusaka, Northern Rhodesia. During his time here he studied Law and then obtained his degree in London, England. He went on to have a successful legal practice back in Lusaka, then Zimbabwe, back to England and finally settled in Kamloops. Each of these moves required him to requalify in the law of the country, essentially starting over again. Despite these hardships, through his determination, hard work and the support of his wife Maureen, he always rose to the top. Stefan was also a cancer survivor. He was 75 when he retired and shortly after was compromised by the loss of his sight. 
He has shown his family that no matter what life throws at you, you can survive and conquer. Family was always number one for him and we are eternally grateful for all his love, support and life lessons. 
He will be remembered for his determination, work ethic, generosity, love for his family, loyalty to his friends and his wonderful sense of humour.
Dad you will be sadly missed by all of us.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice would be greatly appreciated.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

 

• Date : 2018-01-02
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.