The lawyer for Helmut Oberlander says the former interpreter for a Nazi death squad during the Second World War has died.
Oberlander, 97, died in his home in Waterloo on Wednesday. A statement from his family said he was “surrounded by loved ones.”
“Notwithstanding the challenges in his life, he remained strong in his faith. He took comfort in his family and the support of many in his community. He gave generously to charity, supported his church and was a loving family man. He will be dearly missed,” read the family’s statement, sent to CBC News by Oberlander’s lawyer, Ronald Poulton.
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