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WILBERT SEIFERT

WILBERT ERWIN (WILL) SEIFERT Wilbert Erwin (Will) Seifert passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at the Concordia Hospital with his wife Marg, and family members at his side. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Margaret, one sister, Alice (Paul) and two brothers Clarence (Marlene) and Marvin (Shirley), sister-in-law Helen (Jack) Thomson, brother-in-law Wallace Biggar and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Otto and Annie. Will was born on January 19, 1927, in Russell, Manitoba. He graduated grade 12 at Russell Collegiate and entered the Royal Bank that same year. In the early years he moved around with the bank. Rivers, Snow Lake, Manitou, Dryden Waskada, Kenora and Winnipeg. While in Manitou, he met his wife Margaret. After being transferred, Will and Marg were engaged and married in October 1956 in Manitou. Their first home was Dryden, Ontario. He became Bank Manager in Waskada in 1962, and this was followed by numerous postings throughout the Manitoba, Ontario region. He finished as branch manager in Kenora and was appointed to the inspection team out of Winnipeg. Will enjoyed about five years on inspection before he retired. He was recruited by the bank to begin a short career as a Grey Panther, selling RIFF'S. In 1989, they began spending winters in the Bahamas and summers at their cottage at Grand Beach. Will loved the water and spent hours swimming and relaxing at the lake. They enjoyed entertaining family and friends throughout the years. Numerous overseas trips provided long lasting memories. Marg and Will were married for 56 memorable years. A celebration of Will's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15 at Thomson In the Park Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, MS Society and/or CancerCare Manitoba. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com

As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on May 14, 2012

Guest Book(6 entries)

  • We would like to express our condolences to Marg. We have not seen you in a good number of years but have not forgotten you & Will. You will be in our prayers. Gladys & Harry
    - Posted by: Gladys & Harry Holmes (friends) on: May 16, 2012
  • Will was a true friend and excellent co-worker. He always had sound advice. Condolences to Marg from Vern and Aggie
    - Posted by: vern fast (Friend and co-worker on RBC Inspectiomvernfast@telus.net ver) on: May 14, 2012
  • Will was a wonderful neighbor in Waskada. Thinking of you Marg at this difficult time. If you have computer access I would love to hear from you or contact Jim in Waskada and he can put you in contact with me. We had such great times together. Wonderful memories.
    - Posted by: Margaret Anne Trewin (Friend) on: May 14, 2012
  • My condolences to Marge. Some great memories travelling & working with Mr Seifert on the Royal Bank Inspection Team. Don
    - Posted by: Don Globush (RBC co worker) on: May 14, 2012
  • I am so very sorry to learn of Will's passing. He was the grey panther out of the branch of rbc that I worked in. I so admired Will's vast knowledge and learned a great deal everytime I referred a retiring client to him. He also looked after my dad's pension funds when he died making some very wise investment decisions which allowed my mom to live the rest of her life in comfort. For that I am forever grateful to Will. He shall be missed.
    - Posted by: Laura Ell (business associate) on: May 14, 2012
  • I spent many an hour in Will's big Buick driving the back roads of Manitoba during the years I worked with him at RBC Branch Inspection. He was a true gentleman!
    - Posted by: Paul Casey (Co-Worker) on: May 14, 2012

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Thomson In the Park Funeral Home and Cemetery
Thomson In the Park Funeral Home and Cemetery
1291 McGillivray Blvd.
Ph: (204) 925-1120
Website: http://www.thomsoninthepark.com/dm20/en_CA/locations/37/3754/index.page
Email: LOC3754@DIGNITYMEMORIAL.COM