Tag: Elizabeth S Kehler

In Memoriam Louise Olson

Louise Olson
Louise Olson

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”

It’s a “Berliner” Boy, New Birth Centre’s First Delivery!

The first baby born at a new stand-alone birth centre in Winnipeg, a 5th generation “Berliner” Kehler, has black eyes and a head full of dark curls.

Jack Stephen Chilufya, with dad Anthony Chilufya and mom Sara Heinrichs
Jack Stephen Chilufya, with mom Sara Heinrichs and dad Anthony Chilufya

The first baby born at a new stand-alone birth centre in Winnipeg, a 5th generation “Berliner” Kehler, has black eyes and a head full of dark curls. Continue reading “It’s a “Berliner” Boy, New Birth Centre’s First Delivery!”

Kehler Construction

After World War II,  upon his return from serving with the Royal Canadian Artillery,  Peter H. Kehler and his brother John formed Kehler Construction. During their 40 years together they constructed a variety of buildings, many of which can still be seen throughout southern Manitoba. In 1952, together with their father Aron S. Kehler, a house was constructed for their uncle, the Rev. Peter J. B. Reimer in Rosenort, Manitoba. Continue reading “Kehler Construction”

My Flying Journey

Sydney R.C. Reimer began flying in 1965 as a recreational activity. His first plane was a two-seater with a small engine. Later, when planes became bigger and faster, they also became more useful to Syd.


Sydney R.C. Reimer began flying in 1965 as a recreational activity. His first plane was a two-seater with a small engine. Later, when planes became bigger and faster, they also became more useful to Syd.  He found he could carry more people and fly faster to meetings in other provinces and states. Syd transported ministers, missionaries and evangelists to their meetings, MDS workers to their job sites, and took government officials on flights to survey flood and tornado damage. What had started as a recreational hobby, soon turned into a useful means of transportation.

After about 45 years of flying, having carried well over 2000 passengers, with 2144 hours in his log book and crossing over 300 000 miles, Syd logged his last flight on June 6, 2009.

Continue reading “My Flying Journey”

A Treasure Chest of Joy

Brothers Syd Reimer and Al Reimer recently composed a biography of their sister, a Berliner Kehler, Louise Reimer Olson. “A Treasure Chest of Joy” portaits some of the many struggles Louise faced, how she kept her integrity and passion for life. The book was released in March 2011.

A Treasure Chest of Joy

Brothers Sydney Reimer and Al Reimer recently composed a biography of their sister, a remarkable Berliner Kehler, Louise Reimer Olson.

“A Treasure Chest of Joy” – The Life of Louise Reimer Olson, portraits some of the many struggles Louise faced, how she kept her integrity and passion for life. Louise was incredibly loyal and loving. She worked extremely hard to support her family and left a remarkable legacy. Louise passed away peacefully on February 19, 2011. The book was released in March 2011.

If you are interested in obtaining this book, a limited supply, contact Syd Reimer for details.

Oh So Lovely

They call it Oh So Lovely, and isn’t it just that: this summer, Winnipeg friends Erin Thiessen and Stefanie Hiebert are rolling their button-cute vintage trailer around Manitoba. But this is no mere road-tripping. The trailer is actually a mobile vintage shop, and these ladies are on a mission: to make everything old become new again.

Winnipeg Free Press

Oh So Lovely
Olive, the 1956 camper trailer, a mobile vintage shop.

They call it Oh So Lovely, and isn’t it just that: this summer, Winnipeg friends Erin Thiessen and Stefanie Hiebert are rolling their button-cute vintage trailer around Manitoba. But this is no mere road-tripping. The trailer is actually a mobile vintage shop, and these ladies are on a mission: to make everything old become new again. Continue reading “Oh So Lovely”

Joan Doreen Reimer (1930-2011)

Joan Doreen Reimer
Joan Doreen Reimer

On April 6, 2011, Joan Doreen Reimer, nee Frederick, beloved wife of Al Reimer, passed away peacefully at the Grace General Hospital. She was in her 81st year. Joan was born on May 18, 1930 and raised in Pine Falls, Manitoba, the oldest of three siblings, and began her working career there in the office of the Abitibi Paper Mill.

In 1951, Joan married Elmer E (Al) Reimer, who came from Steinbach, Manitoba, and together they raised three children. Joan and Al lived in Toronto and New Haven, Connecticut (where Al pursued graduate studies at Yale), before they settled in Winnipeg. Continue reading “Joan Doreen Reimer (1930-2011)”

Louise Vera Gladys Olson (1928-2011)

 

Louise Olson
Louise Olson

Louise Olson died peacefully on February 19, 2011, at the age of 82, at the St. Adolphe Personal Care Home.  She was predeceased by her first husband, Martin Giesbrecht as well as her second husband, Clarence Olson.  She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Beverly (Theo), Bonnie (Russ); her son, Nelson; grandchildren: Elena (Jason); Emmanuel (Sarka); Miltos (Neviyah); Peter; Teddy; Matthew (Mel); Joshua; Abe (Danielle); great-grandchildren: Aria; Petra; and Zamar.  She is also deeply mourned by her siblings: Al (Elmer) (Joan); Nita (Guy); Sydney (Helen) and Charlotte. Continue reading “Louise Vera Gladys Olson (1928-2011)”

The End – Marjorie Anne Heinrichs

MARJORIE ANNE HEINRICHS was born in Morris, Man., on March 2, 1956, the second of six children born to Helen and Sydney Reimer, a financial adviser

 
Illustration by Jack Dylan

As published by Nancy Macdonald, Macleans – The End

After the death of her first-born, she found solace and healing with her native neighbours. She especially loved the sweat lodge.

MARJORIE ANNE HEINRICHS was born in Morris, Man., on March 2, 1956, the second of six children born to Helen and Sydney Reimer, a financial adviser. Marj, a redhead with a fiery personality and a yen for storytelling, grew up in the prosperous, conservative Mennonite community of Rosenort. She was an opinionated and curious tomboy—not your average Mennonite girl. TV and radio, the church believed, were a sin. Hard work brought you closer to God.

At 14, she met Jim Heinrichs, “the cutest boy in school,” as she described him. Gentle Jim, shy and soft-spoken, was her polar opposite. They married in 1974, after graduating from Rosenort Collegiate, and moved onto a hog farm west of town. Continue reading “The End – Marjorie Anne Heinrichs”