WARREN RALPH DEGELMAN

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WARREN RALPH DEGELMAN August 26, 1953 - December 28, 2008 Peacefully, on December 28, 2008 Warren passed away after a courageous battle with liver disease. Warren was predeceased by his mother Olga Degelman in 1999. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 26 years, Eva; son Christopher; daughter Jennifer; father Harold; brother Lyle (Fran); sister Karen (Wayne) Leaf. Warren will also be sadly missed by Marilyn who was like a daughter, as well as many other extended family, friends and his beloved dog Kassie. Warren was born in Winnipeg and grew up in North Kildonan. He graduated from River East Collegiate went to Red River College, and attained his CGA from the University of Manitoba. Warren worked for Wawanesa Insurance where he met Eva, the love of his life. In 1983 he along with his friend Ken Feasey founded Ranger Insurance. He was an avid fisherman and a lifelong member of AActive Game and Fish, a passion he dearly loved. Warren also loved fastball and was a member of the Diamonds. He enjoyed travelling with his family to Mexico and going on cruises. He also loved going to his brother's cabin at Gibi Lake to catch the biggest Walleye. He will be remembered for his quick wit and great sense of humour. Warren was an amazing person with a warm, wise and generous heart. He touched everyone he met and left many warm memories with them. The family would like to especially thank Dr. G.Y. Minuk of the Liver Clinic, for going above and beyond the call of duty, as well as the nursing staff at Winnipeg and London ICUs. We would also like to thank the friends and family that supported us through Warren's lengthy illness. A special thank you to Sean Neufeld who had offered to be a live donor for Warren. A prayer service will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. A Funeral Mass with Father Stan Gaceak will be held on Monday, January 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Hungarian Church, 365 Burnell off Portage Avenue, with an interment and reception to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Please remember to discuss your wishes of organ donation with your family. You put up a great fight and we will miss you so much. Fisherman's Prayer Dear Lord, I pray, Let me fish til That certain day, And when Your net Is cast into the deep, I pray You judge And find me fit to keep, When in Your home O'Lord I say, Forever may I fish and stay. Chapel Lawn 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 03, 2009