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OLGA DREIKLUFT
Born: Jan 23, 1917
Date of Passing: Nov 28, 2008
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryOLGA DREIKLUFT January 23, 1917 - November 28, 2008 Olga Dreikluft passed away at the Kildonan Personal Care Home at the age of 91 years. She was predeceased by her husband Ernest in 1965; sisters Grace Bailey, Anne Slom, brothers John and Tony Blackner. Olga is survived by children Donna (George) Ruff, Dennis (Diane) Dreikluft and Karen Schouten, sisters Helen Stranden, Edie Thompson and Vicki Styles. Baba had nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Baba loved her time with her family, which always came first. She enjoyed her bowling, gardening and fishing. She was a very good bowler and had a huge assortment of bowling trophies. She once won a prize for being the oldest fisherman at a fishing derby. She enjoyed celebrating any special occasion with a schnapps . In her younger years, Baba worked at The Bay and Robinson Little. Her first love was Ernest and now she will join him again. Celebration of her life will be held at St.Luke's Zion Lutheran Church, 2903 McPhillips on Wednesday, December 3 at 10:00 a.m. Private interment to follow. Many thanks to the staff at Kildonan Personal Care Home and the home care workers who looked after Baba while she was in her house. Flowers are gratefully declined. If you wish, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Alzheimer's Society. 586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 01, 2008