Kenneth George Kehler (1938-2017)

Kenneth (Ken) G Kehler (1938-2017)

Peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Concordia Hospital, Ken passed away at the age of 79 years.

Left to cherish his memory are sons, Ron (Carole), Brad (Lois), Rick (Jocelyn), daughter Charlene (Wes), grandchildren, Curtis (Jody), Michelle (Kevin), Brian (fiancée Paige), Stephanie, Vanessa, great grandchildren, Evan, Grant, Madeleine and Emma, brothers Glen (Kathy), Reuben (Tina), and Peter (Judy), and sister Joyce (Corny) as well as numerous family members. Continue reading “Kenneth George Kehler (1938-2017)”

Christmas at Chortitz, 2017

The Chortitz Church Heritage Committee is pleased to sponsor the 4th annual “Christmas at Chortitz”, an evening of German Christmas carols. You are invited to attend this festive event in celebration of Christ’s birth, with special feature, Christmas in Soviet Russia.

Saturday December 9, 2017 at 7 PM at Randolph Chortitz Heritage Church, Randolph Road, Randolph, MB

Chortitz Christmas 2017
Chortitz Christmas 2017

And the Young Transportation Professional Award goes to…

Garreth Rempel – 2017 Young Transportation Professional Award Winner

On September 25, 2017 at the Transportation Association of Canada’s Conference & Exhibition in St. John’s, NL, Garreth Rempel was awarded the 2017 Young Transportation Professional Award. Continue reading “And the Young Transportation Professional Award goes to…”

Rev. Peter S. Kehler

Preservings – No 17 – December 2000

by Katharina Kehler Bergen
Steinbach, MB.

Peter S Kehler

Introduction.

My father, Peter Schulz Kehler was born in Ebenfeld on January 1, 1896.

His father was Jacob K. (Berliner) Kehler (1863-1923), his mother was Elizabeth Schulz Kehler (1866-1943).

Peter was the eighth child in a family of 14 children. Two brothers and one sister predeceased him in infancy. His siblings were born between 1885 -1904. Growing to adulthood were Maria, Jacob, Gerhard, Aron, Johan, then Peter, Susanna, David, Heinrich, Elizabeth and Cornelius. Peter’s birth place was the farm located just north of the Mitchell ball park.

Peter was a small baby weighing a mere three and one-half pounds, so he was told. Incubators were unheard of but with intuition and ingenuity, bricks were warmed in the oven to surround him with warmth. He survived and grew to be a slim, dapper-looking man in his younger years. He was not very tall and later filled out to be robust in stature. Continue reading “Rev. Peter S. Kehler”

Annie Kehler

Annie Kehler
Annie Kehler (1922-2017)

Peacefully, with family by her side Annie Kehler passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Bethesda Place Personal Care Home, Steinbach.

Mom was predeceased by her husband John H. Kehler who passed away February 11, 2000. They had been married for 57 years. She is survived by her brother Andre Kehler currently living in Paraguay.

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Peter J. Harder (1950-2017)

Peter J. Harder (1950-2017)
Peter J. Harder (1950-2017)

In the early morning on Monday February 27, 2017 at Boundary Trails Health Centre, Peter J. Harder went to his heavenly home. He was surrounded by his family as he went into the arms of Jesus.

He leaves to mourn his passing wife, Lottie Harder (nee Neufeld), son, Chad and Val (Aidan and Tyrel), and son, Darrell and Cheryl (Emily, Laney and Carly). Continue reading “Peter J. Harder (1950-2017)”

Berliner Boys Luncheon

Applebee’s Grant Park, Winnipeg, MB

Each Wednesday, Syd Reimer and Glen Kehler, two Berliner Kehlers cousins, have met for lunch, usually at Applebee’s.  Many Berliners have joined them from time to time.

To fight the mid-winter blues, come join us for lunch with the Berliners.  As you well know, this lunch will align itself to be spirited and vocal – if not downright gabby. ­They’ll never stop talking and when they have nothing more to say they will go on talking for the sheer pleasure of it. The air will turn into a whirlwind of words and laughter.  Let us know if you will be coming – email berliner@kehler.ca

When: Wednesday, January 18, 2017
What time: 11:45am to 1:30pm
Where: Applebee’s Grant Park, 1150 Grant Ave., Winnipeg,  R3M 2A6 (Map Link)
Co$t: Your lunch off the menu!