Kehlers who honor past and inspire other Berliner Kehler family members
After a period of failing health, our dear husband, father and grandfather, Isaac Giesbrecht passed away peacefully at the age of 84 years at the Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg.
Isaac will be sadly missed by his wife of 60 years Maria, his sons Douglas, George (Valerie) and Gregory (Sandra), daughter Rhonda (Neil), Darcy Douglas and his grandchildren, Jonathan, Mercedes and Geoffrey, family friends Kim and Roli Brakop and Rebecca Hunt, Continue reading “Isaac B. Giesbrecht (1926-2010)”
It is dinner time at the Kehler residence, and the conversation around the table is in full swing. Exciting news of the day is shared by all. At times it sounds more like a chicken barn, as it seems everyone is talking at the same time.
Suddenly the phone rings and the conversations come to a complete halt as the one who is nearest the phone answers promptly. Who can it be, the others sit in wonder?
Who doesn’t have a memory from the famous Edgar’s Diner? Today, on the 4th anniversary of his passing, we honour Edgar Stoesz Kehler, whose Berliner personality ignited conversation and laughter, and who loved to serve up a bowl of Borscht, a Husky Burger or a tasty veal cutlet.
Read a previous entry about Edgar’s Diner in Voices of the Prairies, a Condensed Excerpt – Reader’s Digest, 1992 >>
by The Daily Graphic/Central Plains Herald-Leader
Eating at the Portage Credit Union Centre just got much more interesting.
The Portage Regional Recreation Authority announced Friday the concession and catering services at the PCU Centre have been awarded to local restaurant Horfrost.
Horfrost in the Park, as the new concession is to be called, will feature such menu items as maple fries and the Terrier burger, as well as homemade soups and breads. Continue reading “Horfrost to Keep PCU Centre Guests Snacking Happy”
Jacob “Berliner” Kehler never lived to see this, but perhaps would have been proud to see such beautiful offspring featured in The Carillon News….
Today, we honor a Berliner Kehler who was featured in The Carillon News — any guess what year this picture was taken of Jacob Stoesz Kehler and son Wayne? The Husky Station, since 1955, is still operating at the same corner! For more information, visit JakesHusky.com.
Peter S.T. Kehler passed away peacefully July 24, 2009 at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach at the age of 83 years.
Dad will lovingly be remembered by his wife Eva (Toews) and his children Clifford (Bev), Jerry (Brenda), Peter, Darlene (Bill) Hiebert, Darryl (Jackie), Sherry Pearl (Brad) Kallert, Jeff Funk, 15 grandchildren and their spouses plus two great-grandsons; as well as numerous brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
Dad was predeceased by an infant daughter Pauline, parents David and Helen, brothers Dave (Katie), Jake (Helen), Henry, Edgar and brother-in-law Bill Hildebrandt. Continue reading “Peter Stoesz Kehler (1926-2009)”
Russell Alan James Kehler was born on December 20, 1959 to Henry and Susan Kehler.
Norman Kenneth Kehler, youngest son of the late David Stoesz Kehler and the late Katharina Wiebe Kehler and beloved husband of 19 years of Elizabeth Dawes, was set free on October 26, 2007, after years of living with cancer. Born in Selkirk, Manitoba, on May 15, 1959, Norman lived in Grand Rapids and Steinbach before moving to Winnipeg where he learned to play hockey and football on the street with his brothers. Continue reading “Norman Kenneth Kehler (1959-2007)”
A new restaurant aims to serve up a fine dining experience in a hometown atmosphere. horFrost, Portage la Prairie’s newest fine dining restaurant.
Republished from The Central Plains Herald-Leader
A new restaurant aims to serve up a fine dining experience in a hometown atmosphere. horFrost, Portage la Prairie’s newest fine dining restaurant, opened on Oct. 17. It’s owner and manager, Chris Kehler, is eager to welcome Portagers with a unique menu inspired by international cuisine.
“This is really fine dining without the stuffy service”, he said in a recent interview with The Graphic. Continue reading “Portagers Getting Fresh Dining Experience”