A new spiral bound book has been released, by Syd Reimer – A Collection of Stories About My Dad, Peter J.B. Reimer.
Peter J.B. Reimer wrote a weekly column in the Scratching River Post, “Allerhand in der Deutchen Ecke”, and Ralph Friesen has translated them into English. Many of the stories, were ones that Syd Reimer had never seen about his father’s life.
A Collection of Stories – Peter J.B. Reimer, by Syd Reimer
At 89 years old, Syd is proud to share these stories with the Kehler Clan! Together with his wife Helen, Syd lives in Winnipeg and has enjoyed the challenge of collaborating many stories into one book.
For cost and delivery, contact us by sending an email to berliner@kehler.ca
Peacefully Judy passed away December 13, 2021 at her home in Rosenort, Manitoba at the age of 55 years.
She is survived by her husband Frank Schettler, son Jeremy Siemens, daughter Carly Siemens, son Callum Schettler, brother Paul Wiens and Pam Thiessen (Samantha and Tyler), and her beloved dog Cree.
Charlotte Wiens, 84 of Rosenort passed away Sunday November 14, 2021 at her residence in Rosenort, MB. She is survived by her son Paul Wiens and Pam Thiessen (Samantha and Tyler); daughter Judy and Frank Schettler (Jeremy ,Carly and Callum); brother Syd and Helen Reimer, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Norman , her son David, her grandson Andrew Siemens, parents Peter and Elisabeth Reimer and 3 siblings.
With encouragement from his children, Sydney R.C. Reimer has published another book. This book includes writings about Syd by several other people.
Syd Reimer – Coming Back Stronger
In his latest book, Coming Back Stronger, Syd Reimer highlights 14 years of working in the Rosenort Lumber Yard, 14 years with the Manitoba Disaster Service Board, and 11 years as an owner of GK Braun Insurance. A financial advisor for 45 years, 14 of which were with Investors Syndicate. Syd Reimer was involved with the Mennonite Disaster Service for 30 years, over 20 in leadership. 45 years as a pilot gives for many interesting stories that he shared in a previous book, My Flying Journey.
Syd Reimer was twelve years old when his mother, Elizabeth (nee Kehler) Reimer died. Five months later his father married Marie Brandt, a woman from Rosenort, MB. A troubled, hurting boy that was very lonely, soon afterwards spent two years working for MCC in Mexico. His father put him in a boarding school at Steinbach Bible School for grade nine. As the years passed, Syd found peace with God, and true love when he met and married Helen. Together they have had much joy, faced hardships, natural disasters, and several times, great tragedy. Each time, they have found strength in their relationship with God and rebuilt their lives, Coming Back Stronger.
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The price for the book, Coming Back Stronger, is $20 plus shipping. To avoid shipping charges, local pick up locations in Steinbach and Winnipeg are available. To pick up your reserved copy, or to purchase a book, contact us, by sending an email to berliner@kehler.ca.
Elmer ( Al ) E Reimer, passed away peacefully at home on December 22, 2015. He was 88. Al was predeceased by his wife Joan, son Mark, sisters Louise Olson and Nita Hogue, and parents Elizabeth and PJB Reimer. He is survived and dearly missed by his daughter Cynthia Eeson, son Curt, and brother Syd, sister Charlotte Wiens, and grandchildren Jennifer Eeson, Lindsay Eeson, Mallory Eeson, Jamie Reimer and Megan Reimer. Continue reading “Celebration of Life for Elmer (Al) Reimer”
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend Dr. Elmer (Al) E. Reimer, 88, of Winnipeg, on Tuesday, December 22, 2015.
Interment and a celebration of his life will be held in April 2016. More details here.
Nita Amy Rose Hogue (nee Reimer), 83, passed from this life Sunday, May 24, 2015, at home in the Carriage Inn in Huntsville, Texas, after a brief stay at Huntsville Municipal Hospital. Nita was born in Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada on October 15, 1931. She graduated from the Steinbach Academy in 1950 and attended college at Sayre Junior College in Sayre, Oklahoma. There she met and later married Guy W. Hogue in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 1953.
The Life of PJB Reimer, Teacher, Minister, and Mennonite Historian.
The Life of PJB Reimer, Teacher, Minister, and Mennonite Historian (2014)
A fascinating look at the personal and public life of PJB Reimer, Teacher, Minister, and Mennonite Historian. As the son of one of the original 18 Steinbach pioneering families, PJB Reimer became a pioneer, helping the Mennonites of southern Manitoba adapt their lives to a rapidly changing world, while always honouring the past.
The Life of PJB Reimer book is hot off the press! You may find the book in the following book stores:
Today we remember and honour one of the finest souls ever born, a beautiful diamond with a golden heart and soul strong like steel: Louise Olson.
On February 19th one year ago Heaven gained a faithful follower of Jesus Christ into the eternal kingdom of peace. The funeral was bitter and sweet. Bitter for two reasons: a great woman laid cold in her coffin and also the fact that it was February, which means we were cold as well. Sweet for two reasons: this woman lived a full life and experienced many blessings and also the funeral lunch had a plethora of brownies and date squares. Continue reading “In Memoriam Louise Olson”
