Martin Oldengarm NPD 1964

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Martin Oldengarm Obituary

Kitchener, Ontario – Passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at WRHN at Midtown in Kitchener, ON, at the age of 84.

Beloved husband of Jenny. Cherished father to Jonathan Oldengarm and his wife Naomi Struik of Toronto. Special Opa to granddaughter Christina Oldengarm. Loving brother to Herman (Jane) Oldengarm of Goderich, Grace (Dirk) Vandermale of Brampton, and Harry (Christa) Oldengarm of Cambridge; brother-in-law to Nelly (late Albert) Hagen of Hamilton. Brother-in-law to Marianne (Jerry) Kingma of Strathroy; Gary (Gretchen) Van Arragon of Guelph; Leo (Cathy) Van Arragon of Strathroy; Harma Badgley (Ken Laird) of Trenton; Wilma Van Arragon (Bob Lindahl) of Batavia, IL; Michael (Michelle) Parker of Frankford; and Wayne (Kim) Collinson of Mount Brydges. Martin will be remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends worldwide.

Predeceased by his parents, Jantina Joldersma (1996) and Geert Oldengarm (1994); and his sister-in-law, Geertje Bamford (2014).

Martin’s family will receive relatives and friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Community Christian Reformed Church, 1275 Bleams Rd., Kitchener. The memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Community Christian Reformed Church, followed by a reception. Private interment at Harriston, ON, Cemetery at a later date.

We would like to thank our friends and family, as well as the staff at WRHN, Winston Park, and home care workers for their support during Martin’s illness.

As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Working Centre or to a trust fund for the care of Christina Oldengarm (cheques payable to Jonathan Oldengarm or Naomi Struik) would be appreciated by the family. Donations may be made at the funeral home or online directly through the charity’s website. Please call the funeral home 519-749-8467 to inform the family of your online donation.

Visit www.henrywalser.com for Martin’s memorial.