Irvin Frederick Baetz, of Hanover, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at the Hanover & District Hospital in his 85th year.

Loving father of Darlene and her husband Ramon Krecetas of London, Barry and his wife Tammy (Rogers) of South Wales, NY and LoriAnn Baetz-Abdey and her husband Scott Abdey of St. Thomas. Cherished grandfather of Erika Baetz, Nicholas Baetz, Rosalyn Abdey and Lucas Abdey. Dear brother of Lloyd (Myrna) Baetz and Edward (Sharon) Baetz . He will be remembered by his niece Tara (James) Baldwin and nephew Kolin (Kelly) Baetz and the Schnurr family.

Irvin was predeceased by his first wife Elizabeth Baetz (nee McDonald), second wife Catherine Baetz (nee Schnurr) and his parents Henry and Margaret (nee Kaufman) Baetz.

Irvin’s family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, June 11, 2018 at the Cameron Funeral Home, Walkerton (1106 Yonge Street) from 10:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Herb Klaehn officiating.

Memorial donations to St. Paul’s United Church or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. www.cameronfuneralhomes.com