HENRY (HEINZ) K. DUECK

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HENRY (HEINZ) K. DUECK Henry K Dueck passed away peacefully, at the Morris General Hospital to meet his Saviour at the age of 82 years and 11 months on Sunday, January 21, 2007. Deeply mourning Henry's passing are his wife of 59 years, Marion, two sons, Greg (Lori) and Randy (Carol), and two brothers Glen Friesen and Gene Kornelson. He was the ever proud and doting Grandpa to Angela, Gregory, Jane and Virginia. He was predeceased by two daughters, Gloria and Valerie and four siblings, Elma Friesen, Lenore Lang, Mary Pearson, and Werner Kornelson. Henry spent most of his life in the Riverside-Rosenort area. His work included a mail route, managing the Riverside Co-op, winters in the pulp industry in Ontario, and partnering in a plumbing and heating business and a feed mill. For almost two decades starting in 1960, he operated a mixed farm. He served as the administrator of the Rosenort Eventide Home from 1978 until his retirement in 1991. He demonstrated his devotion to his Lord Jesus Christ by a deep commitment to his Church and community. He also practiced his faith by pursuing a lifelong passion for nature, and lovingly producing hundreds of wild bird and small animal carvings in his woodworking shop. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rosenort EMC Church. Viewing will be on Wednesday, January 24 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the church and prior to the service on Thursday. Interment at the church cemetary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Henry's memory to EMC Missions. Morris Funeral Home 746-2451 Toll Free 1-866-746-2451

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 23, 2007