EMANUEL SCHON

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EMANUEL SCHON It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Emanuel Schon on the evening of June 13, 2010 with his family by his side. He will be lovingly missed by his wife Berta (nee Blumhagen), of 58 years, his children Edmund (Elizabeth), William (Carmen), Ingrid (Jim), Richard (Jeannette), Monica. He was also a loving Opa to 10 grandchildren Chris, Michelle, Bonnie, Tiffany, Clayton, Janelle, Nicholas, Adam, Travis and Dustin and one great-grandchild Noah. He is also survived by his brothers Reinhold (Erika) and Wilhelm of Germany, sisters Hilde (Arthur) of Germany, Frieda of Ontario and Gertrude (Norbert) of Winnipeg. He also leaves to mourn many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that he has made over the years. Emanuel was born on October 18, 1924 in Romania to parents Georg and Maria. He married Berta on December 29, 1951. They immigrated to Canada in 1954. They resided in Winnipeg and he worked at Swifts for many years. In 1961 they moved to the farm in St. Laurent, MB where they resided and raised their family. Emanuel was also very proud of being one of the founding owners of Interlake Packers, which his children still own and run today. He spent the last two years living in Winnipeg with his wife at Concordia Village. Emanuel and Berta also spent many winters in Apache Junction, Arizona where they made many new friends. Before his stroke in 1997 he enjoyed bowling, curling and golf which was his passion, playing his first game when he was 68 years old. The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the nursing staff on the 6th floor of St. Boniface for their compassion and attentive care shown to Emanuel and his family in this trying time. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 18, 2010 at Klassen Funeral Home. A private family interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, if friends so wish, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Room ON1160, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Arrangements entrusted to: KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 Henderson Hwy. - 338-0331 Send expressions of sympathy at www.klassenfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 16, 2010