Rayfield Glen Ratzlaff (1930-1983)

Rayfield Glen Ratzlaff
Rayfield Glen Ratzlaff

Rayfield Glen Ratzlaff, passed away October 21, 1983.

Ray was born on June 7, 1930 to Herman J. and Anne Ethel (nee Penner) Ratzlaff, and survived by his wife Linda Anne (nee Leslie), his daughter Sharon Chadwick and his son BarronContinue reading “Rayfield Glen Ratzlaff (1930-1983)”

Rev. Heinrich Schultz Kehler (1900-1983)

Henry S Kehler
Henry S Kehler

On Saturday, June 18, 1983 at the Bethesda Hospital, Steinbach, Rev. Heinrich S. Kehler, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Agatha of Mitchell.

Heinrich Schultz Kehler was born to parents, Jacob K and Elisabeth Kehler on December 14, 1900 in Ebenfeld, now Mitchell, district.  This was also where he grew up and received his education.  After a lengthy illness he passed on to meet his Lord. Continue reading “Rev. Heinrich Schultz Kehler (1900-1983)”

Helena Pries Kehler (1935-1983)

Helena Pries Kehler
Helena Pries Kehler

Mrs. Helena Kehler , age 47 of Steinbach, Manitoba passed away on March 15, 1983 at the St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg.

Funeral service will be held March 19 at 2pm from the Chortitzer Mennonite Church, Steinbach with Rev. Bill Hildebrandt  and Rev. Bill Rempel officiating.

Interment to follow in the Silberfeld CMC Cemetery.

Pallbearers for the service will be Ed Kehler, Edwin Loewen, Ronald Pries, Bradley Pries, Ken Kehler and Mel Schroeder. Continue reading “Helena Pries Kehler (1935-1983)”

Jacob J K Kehler (1911-1982)

Jacob J K Kehler
Jacob J K Kehler

January 11, 1982, at his residence, Jacob J. K. Kehler, aged 71 years beloved husband of Elizabeth of Steinbach.

Last respects may be paid Thursday, January 14 from 5-8 pm at Loewen Funeral Chapel and prior to the service. Funeral service will be held Friday, January 15 at 2pm from the Chortitzer Mennonite Church, Steinbach with Rev. Peter Broesky and Rev. Bill Hildebrandt officiating. Interment to follow in Steinbach Cemetery.

Besides his beloved wife Elizabeth, Mr. Kehler leaves to cherish his memory: Continue reading “Jacob J K Kehler (1911-1982)”

Clarence Gayhart Olson (1907-1981)

Clarence Olson
Clarence Olson

Clarence Gayhart Olson was born to his parents, Ole L. Olson and Ingeborg Hagen, on May 9, 1907 at Middle River, Minnesota.  His parents had emigrated from Norway some years ago, were married and settled down on a farm at Middle River. Clarence grew up as one of eight children, 4 boys and 4 girls. He attended school and graduated from the local high school as a bright student with a great future in this country of freedom and opportunity.

In the 1930’s he began working for Allis-Chalmers as a salesman. Continue reading “Clarence Gayhart Olson (1907-1981)”

Mary Kehler Isaac (1925-1980)

Mary Kehler Isaac
Mary Kehler Isaac

Mrs. Mary Isaac was born to Peter S and Katharina Kehler on the 28th day of November, 1925 in the Randolph district. She grew up and received her education in the Twin Creek School. She reached the age of 54 years, 7 months and 15 days.

On January 2, 1946 she joined in holy matrimony with Aaron Isaac. This union lasted 34 years, 6 months and 11 days, in which they shared the joys and sorrows of life.

On June 9, 1946, she was baptized upon the confession of her faith Continue reading “Mary Kehler Isaac (1925-1980)”

Henry Harvey Kehler (1922-1980)

Henry Harvey Kehler
Henry Harvey Kehler

March 16, 1980 at the St. Boniface General Hospital in Winnipeg, Henry H. Kehler aged 57 years, beloved husband of Helene of Steinbach, formerly of Gilliam, passed away to be with his Lord.

Funeral service was held Wednesday, March 19 at 2pm from the Emmanuel  Evangelical Free Church with Dr. A.H. Stouffer officiating. Interment followed in the Steinbach Cemetery Continue reading “Henry Harvey Kehler (1922-1980)”

Heroism Consists of Hanging on One Minute Longer

Syd Reimer and his brother-in-law Norm Wiens, like many other inhabitants of the Red River Valley, have just been through one the most harrowing months of their lives. The two are long-time residents of Rosenort, a Mennonite village on the Morris River 10 miles northwest of Morris.

P.J.B. Reimer
P.J.B. Reimer

by P.J.B. Reimer

Syd Reimer and his brother-in-law Norm Wiens, like many other inhabitants of the Red River Valley, have just been through one the most harrowing months of their lives. The two are long-time residents of Rosenort, a Mennonite village on the Morris River 10 miles northwest of Morris.

Syd Reimer is a volunteer supervisor with the Mennonite Disaster Service and has had wide experience with floods and disaster cleanup. As a local councillor, Norm Wiens was one of the men in charge of organizing thousands of volunteer workers into efficient work parties in the fight against a flood that proved to be as serious as the Big One of 1950. For the first 10 days of the flood, Norm was away from his flood duties for a total of 21 hours, and not even all of that time was spent in bed.

Read the rest of this article (in PDF), as published in Mennonite Mirror, June 1979.

Denis Doerksen Kehler (1935-1978)

Denis D. Kehler

Suddenly October 2, 1978 at a hospital in Asuncion, Paraguay, Denis Kehler, age 42, of Colony Bergthal, Paraguay, formerly of Manitoba.

Funeral services were held October 4 in Colony Bergthal and a memorial service was held in the Steinbach Chortitzer Church on October 22, 1978.

Mr. Kehler, who was married to the former Helena Pries, is survived by his wife, three sons, three daughters.

Also, his parents Jacob & Elizabeth Kehler of Elmdale Drive, Steinbach, one grandchild and one son-in-law. He was predeceased by his daughter Carol in 1958. Continue reading “Denis Doerksen Kehler (1935-1978)”