By Glen Kehler, Preservings No. 14 (June 1999)

Veterinarian Johann S. Kehler

Johann S. Kehler served as a veterinarian in and around Steinbach, Manitoba from about 1937 to 1959. (more…)

Glen Kehler

Uncle Cornelius (Neil) S. Kehler was asked to go to Churchill MB, to build a service station that would have two 10,000 gallon underground gas tanks. In a place like Churchill, this is a tricky task since there is either rock or sand under the surface, and the timing of the excavation must be very accurate, coinciding with the outgoing tide.  This was a task he wanted to tackle and get it over with. The tanks and a large backhoe were on site, with the added advantage of the 20 hour a day, continuous sunshine – all was set to go. (more…)

Glen Kehler

Of all the Berliner Kehler’ children, David and Johan were the closest of all the brothers, and they visited each other on a regular basis. When John & Annie went to visit David & Helen Kehlers’ farm, the children would pile into the back of the car and off they’d go.

The antics were mostly the same, when John, Annie and their clan would arrive on the David Kehler yard.  David and his family would be waiting outside. John would slow the car down and would step out, while the car was still rolling to a stop. (more…)