DONALD (DONNIE) WURSTER

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DONALD (DONNIE) WURSTER Suddenly on June 11, 2011 at the Seven Oaks Hospital in Winnipeg, MB, Donnie Wurster, aged 56 years of Grahamdale, MB, passed away. Donnie is survived by his wife Celine; son Daniel (Mikayla); sister Sheila (Taras) and their sons Terry (Gail) and Darren (Tracy); sister Sharon (Larry) and their children Jeff (Janet), Scott and Corrina (Cameron). He is predeceased by his father Ed Wurster in 2003, mother Dorothy in 2004 and brother Larry in 1992. Donnie was born December 1, 1954 in Ashern, MB and raised in Grahamdale on the family farm (third generation). In 1976 he met Celine in Winnipeg, travelled to Alberta, lived and worked in Prince George, BC, where they were married in 1978. They returned to Grahamdale to the family farm. After farming for many years, he worked at the Moosehorn Coop and also for Albert Rohl. Donnie moved to Winnipeg to work at Buhler Industries (formerly Versatile) and spent time with his former workmates. Donnie returned to the Hog Industry, working for Brookfield Enterprises in Grunthal. His expertise in this field brought him great satisfaction. Donnie suffered with exhaustion since February, 2011 and suspected by April that he was ill. He was then unable to continue with his work and returned home to Ashern. Donnie could answer a phone and bond a friendship. He had strong personal relationships with many people far and near. Everyone enjoyed a conversation with him and he was sure to make you laugh...often at yourself. He was a man's man and had all the grit and courage you could expect from any hero. He will be remembered by all who knew him or met him as a warm, witty and intelligent man. Viewing will be held between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at the Arnason Funeral Home in Ashern. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2011, at the Peace Lutheran Church in Moosehorn, MB with Pastor Erwin Tippel officiating. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the Church. Interment to follow in the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darren Maydaniuk, Terry Maydaniuk, Scott Stinson, Chris Klapprat, Steven Klapprat and Wayne Eyjolfson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peace Lutheran Church, PO Box 68, Moosehorn, MB R0C 2E0. The family wishes to thank Dr. Ramadan for his thoughtfulness and astute assessment of Donnie's illness as well as assistant Terri McCosh who was so helpful. Also to the nurses and staff of the Lakeshore General Hospital for their care. Arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOME Ashern - Lundar 1-204-768-2072 1-866-323-3593

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 15, 2011