HENRY GUENTHER

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HENRY GUENTHER Peacefully, on June 1, 2006, Henry Guenther passed away at Salem Home in Winkler with family at his side. Henry Guenther, or Hank as he preferred to be called, was born in Hague, SK on July 21, 1932, the oldest of 18 children. He moved to Paraguay with his family when he was 15. He returned to Canada alone in 1956 and was later joined by a beautiful young lady, Susan (Neufeld), whom he married in July of 1958. They lived in Altona until 1960 when they moved to Winnipeg. In 1999, Hank and Susan relocated to Penticton, BC, and were enjoying retirement until a debilitating stroke changed life as they knew it. After a year of homecare by his patient and loving wife, Hank moved into a nursing home. Most of the last four and a half years of his life were spent at Salem Home in Winkler, where he received quality care tempered with compassion, empathy, and respect. The family is extremely grateful to the doctors and staff at Salem. The trucking industry was Hank's chosen profession, where he quickly progressed from driving to holding management positions. He loyally served on numerous committees including Toastmasters, Manitoba Trucking Association, Vehicle Maintenance Council, and was on the Manitoba Safety Council for 10 years. Hank was a strong advocate of seatbelt use and was instrumental in bringing pedestrian crosswalks into Manitoba. He especially loved his grandchildren and was able to develop a personal relationship with each one. He is survived by his loving wife Susan of Altona; his mother Anna Guenther of Salem Home in Winkler; Shirl and David, Ryan, Danica, and Jeremy Krahn of Rivers; Al, Lois, Jason, Chris, and Alysha Guenther of Stonewall; Bob, Donna, and Mikaela Guenther of Portage la Prairie; Wayne Guenther, Jennifer and Derek Sharp of Calgary; five brothers, five sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. Hank is predeceased by his father Bernard Guenther, one brother, one sister, and five infant siblings. Funeral service was held on Monday, June 5 at Winkler Sommerfeld Mennonite Church. If friends so desire, donations in Hank's memory may be made to: Back to the Bible Canadian Diabetes Association Arrangements by Wiebe's Funeral Home,Winkler

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 08, 2006