Kehler Kindness Sought

Happy New Year, to all the Kehler Clan!

We were recently informed that our relative Judy McGarry had a serious accident at her home just before Christmas, on December 20, 2012. Judy fell and broke her neck. She was taken to the Health Sciences in Winnipeg, and has been stabilized, while the physicians figure out what to do next. Judy’s Uncle Lee Kehler, who resides in Lake Wylie, South Carolina, reports that she has feeling and mobility in her hands and feet — which is awesome. This website was designed to keep family informed, across the miles. Lee is asking if there would be some Kehlers who would exercise kindness to help this wonderful person through the serious times ahead. Judy is limited to one son, TJ, who lives in Pine Falls and a sister Diane in Winnipeg.

“I gather that she has a long road ahead with this injury and there isn’t anybody on the face of this earth that has the ability to cheer someone up, like a Kehler! We are blessed with a blood line that sees the world optimistically and differently than most.” Lee Kehler.

Thank you in advance for your prayers for, and acts of kindness to, our beloved Berliner Judy McGarry.

Happy New Year, to all the Kehler Clan!

Born Judith Ann Kehler, Judy McGarry is the daughter of Dennis & Yvonne Kehler, granddaughter to Cornelius S & Frieda Kehler.

In Memory of Bill Aitken

 

Bill Aitken (1932-2010)
Bill Aitken (1932-2010)

It’s been two years since we lost Bill Aitken, our father, and husband of Marlene Aitken (nee Kehler). As a child, I thought my father would always be with me. He was a symbol of wisdom, authority, security and constancy. In many ways, that feeling never changed. But time waits for no one and my father’s time ended on September 29, 2010, in his own bedroom, surround by those that deeply loved him. Our sense of loss continues till this day. Continue reading “In Memory of Bill Aitken”

Berliner Kehlers Called to Action

Lee Kehler, together with his son Chris, has introduced a unique product to the retail world. The product Grill Blaster is in a competition to get a coveted spot on Wal-Mart store shelves.

Grill Blaster BBQ Grill Cleaning System

Lee Kehler, together with son Chris, who introduced a unique product to the retail world in 2010, is challenging the Berliner Kehlers to support their product. The product Grill Blaster is currently in a competition to get a coveted spot on Wal-Mart store shelves.  In order to win, the product with the most votes by category will be rewarded by being showcased on the shelves of Wal-Mart stores across the United States of America. If you haven’t heard of Grill Blaster, here is a little video intro… Continue reading “Berliner Kehlers Called to Action”

Kehler Family Turns Household Chore Into Breeze

A local father and his son say they have a created a solution that takes the scrubbing out of cleaning the grill.

Lee Kehler, left, of Lake Wylie and his son Chris Kehler show their solution to not having to scrub the grill, their Grill Blaster.

Lake Wylie Pilot

Americans love to grill out at all times of the year.In fact, according to the 2010 Weber GrillWatch Survey, almost half (49 percent) of all 2010 study respondents cited they grill or smoke-cook year-round, including 37 percent at or below freezing temperatures. But, when it comes to cleaning the grill, there’s no love.

A local father and his son say they have a created a solution that takes the scrubbing out of cleaning the grill. The Grill Blaster doesn’t require brushing, though it does come with a steel brush “just to get rid of the ash.”

“The simplicity is the key,” said son Chris Kehler. Continue reading “Kehler Family Turns Household Chore Into Breeze”

William Gerald Miller Aitken (1932-2010)

William Aitken
William Aitken

On Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at home surrounded by his loving family, Bill passed away peacefully after a brief illness. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years Marlene (Kehler), his children Barbara Bezeau (Guy), Cheryl Posten (Denis) and Neil Aitken (Barbara), his nine adored grandchildren, his precious great-grandson and namesake, and his sister Roslyn Lecuyer. Continue reading “William Gerald Miller Aitken (1932-2010)”

Family Returns To Site Of 2 Christmas Day Fires

Home of Doris & (the late) Bill Janzen
Home of Doris & (the late) Bill Janzen

Bennington Department Fights 2 Fires At Same Home

BENNINGTON, Neb. — Bill Janzen Jr. said his family returned to their burned-out Bennington home on Wednesday to see what was left.  Firefighters battled a three-alarm blaze Tuesday night after they had been at the same home earlier in the day. The first time, crews extinguished a fire around the fireplace, then left when they thought it was under control.

The state fire marshal is investigating the cause of the second fire, which left the house a complete loss.
Janzen was there when the first fire broke out in his mother’s home. Continue reading “Family Returns To Site Of 2 Christmas Day Fires”

William A. Janzen (1935-2007)

William A., “Bill Sr.” Janzen, age 72, Bennington, was serenaded into Heaven by his family at home on June 22, 2007. He will be dearly missed by Doris (nee Kehler), his wife of 50 years; children, Bill and Jayne Janzen, Debbie Janzen and special friend Brian Waite, Beverly and Max Lau; grandchildren, Amy and James, Becky, Stacey, Susan and Anthony, Lianne, Vincent, Carmen and great-granddaughter Mia. Bill is also survived by sisters, Marie (Al), Eileen (Johnny), and Esther; sisters-in-law, Natalie and Tineke; many family members and friends. Bill was owner of Bil-Den Glass, Inc. in Omaha for 32 years and Trilite Windows in Boone, IA for 17 years. Continue reading “William A. Janzen (1935-2007)”

Florence Emily Kehler (1931-2005)

Florence Emily Kehler (nee Enns) was born August 12, 1931. She passed away peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital December 10, 2005. Survived by her loving husband Russell, daughter Lynn (Gerry) Stefanson, son Robert (Lynda) Kehler and grandchildren Bree Stefanson, Nikole and Brandon Kehler.  Predeceased by her son Douglas Kehler and grandson Kyle Stefanson. Florence was an inspiration and extraordinary example to all who knew her. A celebration of Florence’s life will be held Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, 14831 – 28th Ave., Surrey, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society.

Florence Emily Enns Kehler - Victory Memorial Park, Surrey BC
Florence Emily Enns Kehler – Victory Memorial Park, Surrey BC

Frieda Goertz Kehler (1909-1999)

Frieda Goertz Kehler
Frieda Goertz Kehler

Frieda Kehler, nee Goertz, passed away on July 31, 1999 at Riverview Health Centre, Winnipeg, MB. Frieda was born on February 16, 1909 to Peter and Marie (Unrau) Goertz in McPherson County, Kansas, USA. She was predeceased in death by husband Cornelius S Kehler  on March 27, 1968.

She is survived by her sons: Russell and wife Florence of White Rock, BC, Dennis and wife Yvonne of Belair, MB, Donald of Anchorage, Alaska, and Leland and wife Diane of Columbus, Ohio.  Her daughters: Marlene and husband Bill Aitken of Victoria, BC and Doris and husband Bill Janzen of Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading “Frieda Goertz Kehler (1909-1999)”

Cornelius S Kehler (1904-1968)

Cornelius S Kehler
Cornelius S Kehler

Suddenly on Wednesday, March 27, 1968, at Misericordia Hospital in Winnipeg, Cornelius S. Kehler, beloved husband of Frieda Kehler, 348 Centennial Street, aged 63 years.

Funeral service 1:00pm Saturday, March 30, 1968 at the Christian Fellowship Chapel, 465 Osborne Street at Brandon Avenue, the Rev. Frank Koop officiating.

Interment in the family plot, Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Gardiner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Cornelius S Kehler - Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg, MB
Cornelius S Kehler – Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg, MB