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ADOLF KOBERSTEIN
Date of Passing: Apr 14, 2002
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryADOLF KOBERSTEIN On April 14, 2002, Adolf Koberstein passed away at Calvary Place at the age of 98 years. Adolf is survived by Erna (Rubin) Piel; Art Schulz; Emil (Frieda) Sachwi, all of Winnipeg. Also, Lydia (Walter) Hoppe of Germany; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Herta and by his second wife Ida; children Arthur and Frieda; three brothers and four sisters. Adolf emigrated from Germany in 1948 settling in Winnipeg to raise his family. He worked for Dominion Foundry for most of his career. Adolf loved the outdoors, fishing, gardening and spending time with his friends and family. Special thanks to the staff of Calvary Place for their care and compassion shown during Opas stay. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Mission Baptist Church, 771 Sargent Ave. with Pastor Eberhard Hees officiating. Interment will follow in Brookside Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 17 at Klassen Funeral Chapel, 1897 Henderson Hwy. from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to Klassen Funeral Chapel, 338-0331
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 17, 2002