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JOSEF APPELON
Born: Dec 20, 1930
Date of Passing: Jan 04, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOSEF APPELON
Josef was born in Pasing, Munich, Germany, first born son of Josef Appelon and Maria Appelon (Eder).
After completion of his apprenticeship as a cabinet maker, he decided to emigrate to Canada in 1951, working all over Canada. He settled down in Winnipeg and in 1956 he married Ingeborg Girshner.
After a few years they adopted their son Dany. Dan had the misfortune to be in a fatal accident in 1997. His wife Kim and children were devasted. But life goes on.
Joe’s hobbies in younger years were soccer where he had many friends. Later it was fishing and hunting. As a 40-year member of St. Hubertus Game and Fish, he was involved with the club for many years.
He is sadly missed by his family in Germany, including 8 siblings and numerous nieces, nephews and happy his wife Ingeborg, having passed from Alzheimer’s disease, is spared the angst of his departure.
He is also sadly missed by his family in Canada, daughter-in-law Kim, grandchildren, Sharlene, Danielle, Jade, Lexa and Casha, great-grandchildren, Kylan, Mason, Grayson, Jackson, Kali and Daxton.
Written by Josef Appelon.
In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 10, 2026
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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He will be sadly missed. Condolences to the family. - Posted by: Angelika kirchner (Family friend) on: Jan 11, 2026
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My condolences to Kim & the family. I have so many fond memories hunting & fishing with Joe. Joe was a man who truly loved the outdoors no matter what the weather was like. Joe’s good nature and positive attitude will always be remembered at the St. Hubertus. Waidmanns Heil old friend. - Posted by: Paul G Dittberner (Presdent of St. Hubertus Game & Fish) on: Jan 10, 2026
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We have known Joe and Inga since becoming members of St Hubert’s game and fish club ! We would meet for coffee and celebrations held at the club and many fishing trips ! We still met for coffee with Joe and nephew Thomas and other friends at Garden City which was always enjoyable ! Joe’s smile will be missed and humour ! Condolences to Kim and Thomas (Germany)and family ! - Posted by: Herbert / Kathy Grabowski (Long time friends) on: Jan 10, 2026