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Born: October 16, 1940
Date of Passing: January 27, 2012
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ALEXANDER OLLMANN

ALEXANDER FREDERICK OLLMANN October 16, 1940 - January 27, 2012 Peacefully, and surrounded by his loved ones, Alex gave up his courageous fight with brain cancer. He led a full and interesting life, coming to Canada as a very young man, and quickly becoming a prominent figure in the optical industry in Winnipeg. He held a black belt in Judo, was Manitoba champion one year, and was a tournament squash and tennis player. He loved water and snow skiing, power boating and sailing. Upon retiring, he started a new challenge as an apple farmer and then wine grape grower in the Okanagan. Everything he did reflected his fiercely competitive nature and willingness to tackle hard work. He also enjoyed a good party! He is survived by Tuckie Cameron, his mate of 34 years, his daughter Angie Masse (Clint) and grandsons Casdon and Brent of St. Adolphe, MB, his son Derek (Carly), grandkids Nathan and Cara of Maple Ridge, BC, brothers John and Joe of Calgary and sister Inge of Germany. A memorial will be held Wednesday, February 1 at 1:00 p.m. at Everden Rust Funeral Home in Penticton, and a celebration in his honor will be held in St. Adolphe in the summertime for his Winnipeg friends. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation, if you like, to the Cancer Society or Humane Society.

As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on February 04, 2012

Guest Book(4 entries)

  • We had many great times with Alex and Tuckie over the years. We played squash in Winnipeg. We are very saddened to hear of his death and wish to send our deepest heart elt condolences to Tuckie.
    - Posted by: Bill and Jane Turk (winnipeg squash friends) on: Feb 8, 2012
  • My grandparents, Bill & Olga Schultz, adopted Alex as their second son. I met Alex when I was a young girl and always enjoyed his witty humor and kindness. My grandpa and Alex spent many hours doing renovations to his house on Kingston Row and later on at the Lake with him and Tuckie. My sincerest condolences to Tuckie, Angie, Derek and the rest of his family!
    - Posted by: Kim Turcotte (grandparents were friends with Alex & Tuckie ) on: Feb 6, 2012
  • My parents, Bill & Olga Schultz, thought the world of Alex as their optomotrist and as their friend. He was very special to them. Condolences and regards to the family.
    - Posted by: Myrna McGregor (Parents were friends with Alex & Tuckie) on: Feb 5, 2012
  • I remember Alex and Tucky on Boxing Day at our home. Lots of laughs and good wholesome times. Tucky, I am so sorry for your loss. I have e-mailed Bill in Fort Myers of your loss. Take care, ClaudiaBbeischer (Bueckert)
    - Posted by: claudia beischer (was bob and claudia bueckert) (friend) on: Feb 4, 2012

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