Obituary of NIKOLAUS OTTO HANS BORWIN BACKÉ

NIKOLAUS OTTO HANS BORWIN BACKÉ September 23, 1923 - April 9, 2020 Peacefully on April 9, 2020 Hans passed away in his sleep. He was predeceased by his brothers Werner and Wolfgang and his son Georg. He is survived by his wife Anna, children Horst (Mark), Monika, Ralph (Brenda), Ursula (Gareth); 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Hans was born in Germany but spent his childhood in Tanzania, Africa. He was a WW 2 veteran and from that experience he took away an ability to be humble, gentle and strong. He embodied what it meant to be good. In the words of our Opa "be good". Kindness is what matters most in the end. The family would like to thank the staff at Selkirk's Betel nursing home for their kindness, compassion and great care of our Opa. Rest in peace Opa and may God welcome you home with open arms.