Category: Obituaries

Johann Schultz Kehler (1894-1962)

Johann S Kehler
Johann S Kehler

Johann Schultz Kehler: self-taught veterinarian; born on 5 May 1894 in Steinbach, Manitoba, to Jakob K. “Berliner” and Elizabeth H. (Schutz) Kehler. He was the sixth of 13 children in the family. Johann was baptized on 21 May 1918 in Chortitz, Manitoba. On 20 November 1921, he married Anna U. Wieler (1901-1991). The couple had 11 children, one of whom died young.

Johann grew up with his family in southern Manitoba at a time when agricultural communities were expanding. Contracting typhoid fever, severe arthritis, and sciatica as a young man, during the early 1930s, Continue reading “Johann Schultz Kehler (1894-1962)”

Rosemarie Wieler Hiebert (1929-1956)

 

Rosemarie Wieler Hiebert

Mrs. Rosemarie Hiebert, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Wieler, Steinbach, was born September 9, 1929. The Lord called her to Himself Tuesday, May 15, 1956 at 12:20 in the morning.

Rosemarie has proven that with Jesus we can rest securely even in the greatest storms of life and in the shadow of death.

Rosemarie leaves many precious memories that shall always linger in our minds. She was known as an obedient child in the home with deep spiritual inclinations since very young. At the age of 13, she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour. Continue reading “Rosemarie Wieler Hiebert (1929-1956)”

Peter Kehler Wieler (1924-1946)

Peter Kehler Wieler, 21, after suffering from Nephritis, passed away at the Bethesda Hospital on March 11, 1946 with his family by his side. Peter was the son of Henry U. and Susanna (Kehler) Wieler of Steinbach.  He was born October 10, 1924 on a farm in the Hanover Municipality and later moved to Steinbach, where he attained his early education. Besides his parents,  Peter leave’s to mourn his sisters, Helen (Joe)  Grunwald, Elizabeth (Edwin) Giesbrecht, and Rosemarie. He also leaves behind nephews Harold and Henry Grunwald.  He was preceded in death by a brother Bernhard, sister Phyllis, and nephew Walter Giesbrecht. Continue reading “Peter Kehler Wieler (1924-1946)”

Elisabeth S. Kehler Reimer (1903-1946)

Elisabeth S Kehler
Elisabeth S Kehler Reimer

Elisabeth Reimer, beloved wife of Rev. Peter J. B. Reimer, born March 20, 1903 to Jacob “Berliner” & Elisabeth Kehler, passed away on January 13, 1946 in Steinbach, MB.

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Jacob Schultz Kehler (1886-1945)

Jacob S Kehler
Jacob S Kehler

Jacob Schultz Kehler (Onkel Joakopp) was the first son and the second child of the Berliner Kehler family.

He was a quiet, dignified man who lacked the physical robustness and boisterous nature of his brothers. He was plagued with rheumatism most of his adult life and sometime bedridden, even in his prime. But he never shyed away from farm work when his condition was up to it.

He was always conscious of his role as the oldest son and not afraid to offer advice to his siblings – always mild and reasonable, accepted without offence. Continue reading “Jacob Schultz Kehler (1886-1945)”