Mary Kehler Isaac (1925-1980)

Mary Kehler Isaac
Mary Kehler Isaac

Mrs. Mary Isaac was born to Peter S and Katharina Kehler on the 28th day of November, 1925 in the Randolph district. She grew up and received her education in the Twin Creek School. She reached the age of 54 years, 7 months and 15 days.

On January 2, 1946 she joined in holy matrimony with Aaron Isaac. This union lasted 34 years, 6 months and 11 days, in which they shared the joys and sorrows of life.

On June 9, 1946, she was baptized upon the confession of her faith Continue reading “Mary Kehler Isaac (1925-1980)”

Henry Harvey Kehler (1922-1980)

Henry Harvey Kehler
Henry Harvey Kehler

March 16, 1980 at the St. Boniface General Hospital in Winnipeg, Henry H. Kehler aged 57 years, beloved husband of Helene of Steinbach, formerly of Gilliam, passed away to be with his Lord.

Funeral service was held Wednesday, March 19 at 2pm from the Emmanuel  Evangelical Free Church with Dr. A.H. Stouffer officiating. Interment followed in the Steinbach Cemetery Continue reading “Henry Harvey Kehler (1922-1980)”

Denis Doerksen Kehler (1935-1978)

Denis D. Kehler

Suddenly October 2, 1978 at a hospital in Asuncion, Paraguay, Denis Kehler, age 42, of Colony Bergthal, Paraguay, formerly of Manitoba.

Funeral services were held October 4 in Colony Bergthal and a memorial service was held in the Steinbach Chortitzer Church on October 22, 1978.

Mr. Kehler, who was married to the former Helena Pries, is survived by his wife, three sons, three daughters.

Also, his parents Jacob & Elizabeth Kehler of Elmdale Drive, Steinbach, one grandchild and one son-in-law. He was predeceased by his daughter Carol in 1958. Continue reading “Denis Doerksen Kehler (1935-1978)”

Jacob H Kehler (1912-1972)

Following a short illness, Jacob Kehler of Red Lake, ON passed away at the age of 60 years on Tuesday August 29, 1972 at the Red Lake Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Kehler was born at Halbstadt, MB and was educated there. He lived in Manitoba until 1957 when he moved to Red Lake, ON. He was married at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Friedensfeld in 1939 and was a member of the Red Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Red Lake Credit Union. He owned and operated Howey  Bay Restaurant in Red Lake. Continue reading “Jacob H Kehler (1912-1972)”

Aron Schultz Kehler (1889-1968)

Aron S Kehler
Aron S Kehler

Aron Schultz Kehler was born in Hochfeld, the third son, fourth child of the Berliner Kehlers. Like the others, grew up in the family farm in Ebenfeld.

On November 28, 1911, Aron married Elizabeth Hiebert of Hochfeld. It was a fruitful marriage that produced seven boys and four girls and lasted 56 years.

In spite of being overweight and a lifetime of heavy smoking, gruelling labour, Aron outlived all but one younger brother (Henry) and one sister (Susan). Continue reading “Aron Schultz Kehler (1889-1968)”

Cornelius S Kehler (1904-1968)

Cornelius S Kehler
Cornelius S Kehler

Suddenly on Wednesday, March 27, 1968, at Misericordia Hospital in Winnipeg, Cornelius S. Kehler, beloved husband of Frieda Kehler, 348 Centennial Street, aged 63 years.

Funeral service 1:00pm Saturday, March 30, 1968 at the Christian Fellowship Chapel, 465 Osborne Street at Brandon Avenue, the Rev. Frank Koop officiating.

Interment in the family plot, Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Gardiner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Cornelius S Kehler - Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg, MB
Cornelius S Kehler – Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg, MB

Peter S. Kehler (1896-1968)

Peter S Kehler
Peter S Kehler

Peter S. Kehler: entrepreneur and minister; born 1 January 1896 in Ebenfeld, Manitoba, to Jacob K. and Elisabeth H. (Schultz) Kehler, as the eighth of 14 children in the family.

On 12 August 1923, he married Katharina Blatz (1900-1991) in Eigengrund (later called Hanover), Manitoba. The couple had 12 children, one of whom died young. Peter died on 11 February 1968 in Mitchell, Manitoba. Because the family was so large, he lived with an aunt and uncle from the age of four until he was ten years old. While he was there, he learned how to play the harmonica, sparking a lifelong interest in music. Later in life, Continue reading “Peter S. Kehler (1896-1968)”

David S. Kehler (1898 -1963)

David S Kehler
David S Kehler

Suddenly on Sunday, October 27, 1963 at his residence Mr. David S. Kehler, aged 65 years, beloved husband of Helen Kehler of Steinbach, Manitoba.

Funeral service at 2 p.m.Thursday, October 31, 1963 in the Chortitzer Church in Steinbach. Besides his wife Mr. Kehler is survived by 8 sons, 3 daughters and 24 grandchildren.

Interment in the Steinbach cemetery.

Loewen Funeral Chapel Limited, Steinbach in care of arrangements. Continue reading “David S. Kehler (1898 -1963)”

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)”