Kehlers who honor past and inspire other Berliner Kehler family members
Here’s a poem, written by Jacob “Berliner” Kehler – date unknown, for the 100th birthday celebration of Peter Neufeld
Here’s a poem, written by Jacob “Berliner” Kehler – date unknown, for the 100th birthday celebration of Peter Neufeld:
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Ein Gedict zum 100 Jaehrigen Geburts Fest Peter Neufelds Felsenton bei Steinbach Man. Von Jacob Ketler Kehler
Ich will mit mein Wenig, vor die Versammlung treten
Ihr Brueder and Schwestern, laszt singen und beten
Denn heute wirds grad, ein Hundert Jahr,
Als dieser Alter Vater, geboren war. Continue reading “From the Kehler Archives…”
As the fourth, fifth and sixth generations of Berliner Kehlers are making their debut on this earth, there is the challenge of raising these kids to not only respect and honor Berliner Kehler and the early pioneers, but to also educate them. To help them understand where they came from, and to give them a glimpse of the challenges and hardships Berliner Kehler and his family faced. Today, we have incredible hindsight. To quote Al Reimer – “Hindsight is never blindsight”. Continue reading “Ebenfeld, Manitoba”
With spring starting to make its debut here in Calgary, having already enjoyed some double digit temperatures, we look forward to celebrating Easter with the family.
With spring starting to make its debut here in Calgary, having already enjoyed some double digit temperatures, we look forward to celebrating Easter with the family.
Thinking back to some former years, Easter was something I really looked forward to as a youngster in the “1950’s”. My job was to boil a bunch of eggs and then paint them by dipping them into various batches of food coloring in bowls. After that we would get some “transfer tattoos” of various types of symbols to decorate them with. Continue reading “Easter at the Home of Johann S. and Annie”
We are very grateful to the large number of Kehler cousins, and there are many of you, who have stepped up to the plate and helped this process along!
Today, we want to recognize:
The most current list of descendants can be downloaded here. If you spot any errors or omissions, please send us the details and we can get a more accurate list. Contact the Webmaster with any questions or updates.
As the Christmas season was approaching and familiar songs and scenes started to appear once again, my mind was taken back to earlier days of how we used to celebrate Christmas with family and friends at home.
As the Christmas season was approaching and familiar songs and scenes started to appear once again, my mind was taken back to earlier days of how we used to celebrate Christmas with family and friends at home. Continue reading “Faith Renewed”
The Hochfeld CMC Heritage Cemetery is the final resting place for both Jacob “Berliner” and Elizabeth Kehler. Located in the Rural Municipality of Hanover, the Hochfeld CMC Heritage Cemetery is maintained by volunteers.
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. Continue reading “Uncle Neil in Churchill, MB”
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. Continue reading “A Kehler Brothers’ Ritual”
Thanks so much for visiting the website and supporting the momentous occasion, the unveiling of the Berliner Kehler Clan book that the cousins have been working on for some time now, and also for allowing me to share with you very briefly on the subject: “Faith of our Fathers”.
Thanks so much for visiting the website and supporting the momentous occasion, the unveiling of the Berliner Kehler Clan book that the cousins have been working on for some time now, and also for allowing me to share with you very briefly on the subject: “Faith of our Fathers”.
Volunteers are required, perhaps you would find this task amusing as well. Updates are required to the list, and we would be so grateful if there would be at least one member of each line, that would take on this task. Start by downloading this list (PDF format) of descendants here. Send us the changes and we can get a more accurate listing. Contact the Webmaster with any questions or updates.