Kehlers who honor past and inspire other Berliner Kehler family members
Sadly we are announcing that on Sunday, September 22, 2024, our father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Reuben Wellington Kehler, left us to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 88. Dad passed away peacefully with his entire family supporting him as he was waiting to be reunited with his wife Tina, whom he longed for daily. Continue reading “Reuben Wellington Kehler (1936-2024)”
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather at the age of 82 at Bethesda Regional Health Center.
He is survived by his loving wife Joyce of 57 years; children Doyle (Raquel), Brent, Candace (Jamie); grandchildren Myles, Sienna (Rob), Rio, Noah, Tatianna, Ryder, Samuel, and Spencer; great grandchildren Phaetyn, Ivory and Wilder. He will also be missed by his puppy Daisy and all the grand puppies. Continue reading “Cornelius (Corny) Stoesz (1941-2024)”
On Tuesday, September 27th, 2022, our wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Tina Kehler left us to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 85.
Tina leaves to cherish her memory: her husband of 64 years of marriage, Reuben Wellington Kehler; her children: Cliff (Tammy), Dolores (Mike), Audrey and Blake (Pamela Juneau and son Evan) as well as five grandchildren Christopher, Courtney, Natasha, Nick and Aimy and two Great-grandchildren Cayden & Tianna. She is survived by three sisters Jessie Froese, Frieda Martins, Linda Kornelsen and one brother-in-law Norman Friesen (Lena). Continue reading “Tina Kornelsen Kehler (1937-2022)”
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved mother, daughter, sister, and niece on October 6, 2021, at her home in Courtenay, BC, Melissa Kehler, who was the daughter of Curtis John Kehler and Christine James. She leaves to mourn not only her parents, but her beloved children Brianne Kehler, Alicia Sprout and James Pyett as well as her brother John Kehler, sisters Hailey Kehler and Cheryl Kehler and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews as well as many other family members and friends. Continue reading “Melissa Leanne Kehler (1978-2021)”
Dad was a true Renaissance man. He was a real romantic, but he was also a carpenter, inventor, writer, and most important to him, loving husband and patriarch.
Dad was born on August 21, 1933, the day before his oldest sister, Edna, passed away. He was the sixth of eleven children born to John and Annie Kehler. Dad loved his big family and regaled us all with many stories of his childhood including his brothers, sisters, cousins, friends and of course Felix the wonder dog. Continue reading “Glen Murray Kehler (1933-2021)”
Peacefully on December 6, 2019, Lois left us to be with her mom Arlene Anne Roberts (2018). By her side was her devoted husband of 33 years, Brad (Bud) Kehler, her brother James Hargreaves (Kelly) and her best friend, Janet Hoskins (Gord).
Lois leaves behind countless aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will all miss her direct and honest approach to life. Continue reading “Lois Anne Kehler (1961-2019)”
Peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Concordia Hospital, Ken passed away at the age of 79 years.
Left to cherish his memory are sons, Ron (Carole), Brad (Lois), Rick (Jocelyn), daughter Charlene (Wes), grandchildren, Curtis (Jody), Michelle (Kevin), Brian (fiancée Paige), Stephanie, Vanessa, great grandchildren, Evan, Grant, Madeleine and Emma, brothers Glen (Kathy), Reuben (Tina), and Peter (Judy), and sister Joyce (Corny) as well as numerous family members. Continue reading “Kenneth George Kehler (1938-2017)”
Violet Anne Doerksen, age 89, of Steinbach, MB, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016, at her home, Woodhaven Manor.
She was predeceased by her husband, Peter H. Doerksen, in 1992, her oldest son, Edward in 1996, two sons-in-law, Musa & Lawrence, four brothers and one sister.
Continue reading “Violet Anne Kehler Doerksen (1926-2016)”
With heavy hearts the family announce the passing of Cody Kehler on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the St. Boniface Hospital. He will be lovingly cherished by his parents Jordon Kehler and Rachel Jubinville, his brothers Justin and Luke, grandparents Deborah (Douglas) Epps, Blair Kehler, Diane (Lionel) Jubinville, and his aunties and uncles and their families. Even though you were here for a short time we feel very blessed to have shared you with our loving family. A private family gathering will be held at Glen Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens at a later date.
Editor’s Note: The story that Glen shares below, commemorates the 100th anniversary year of the experience John S Kehler had. Thanks Glen!
My father, John Schultz Kehler, was not a farmer, however he stayed on the Ebenfeld farm until the younger brothers took over. He traveled beyond the family farm to find work and went harvesting in Saskatchewan, where he had many Schultz uncles, aunts and cousins. From there, John went threshing in Alberta and ended up in Lethbridge, AB.
One day, as he was walking down the street he met two uniformed soldiers, who abruptly stop him and questioned why he was not in uniform. His reply was that being a Mennonite, he was exempt from the army Continue reading “John S Kehler and the Canadian Armed Forces, 1915”