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WILLIAM (BILL) STETINA
Born: May 11, 1924
Date of Passing: Apr 20, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILLIAM (BILL) STETINA Born on Mother's Day, May 11, 1924 in Winnipeg, died peacefully at his home on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014. Bill was the third of five children born to Wenzel and Ann Stetina. His siblings were Marion, Evelyn, George and Walter. The Stetina family grew up in the North End of Winnipeg. At 17 years of age Bill joined the Canadian Army and served overseas until 1945. Shortly after his return, he met Isobel Marshall who was to become his wife in 1947. The two were married for 53 years until Isobel passed on July 27, 2000. After marriage Bill went back to school and became a physiotherapist. He was first employed at Deer Lodge Hospital then changed to St. Boniface Hospital where he held his position for 37 years until he retired at 65 years of age in 1989. Bill was one of the original members of Legion 141 Fishing Club and enjoyed many summers on Bird Lake with family and friends. He had a love for horse racing which led him to become an owner of several thoroughbreds in the 1970s. In the 1990s he purchased a motor home and enjoyed camping trips to Morden, Manitoba with his family. In later years he enjoyed bus trips down south several times a year with daughter Karen. One of his favorite pastimes was watching sporting events on television with his son Bob. Bill is survived by his daughter Karen Ruml, granddaughter Amber Yorski (Elliott), great-grandsons Dylan and Evan who Bill adored. His son Bob Stetina (Elaine), brother George Stetina (Ruth) and numerous nieces and nephews. Service will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main St. 204-338-7111.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 26, 2014
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Dear Karen, Bob (Elaine), Amber (Elliot & family); So sorry for your loss. Your dad was an amazing and loving person. We always felt so welcome when we visited Bill (and Isobel). We're so thankful that my parents (Joe and Fran Vitt) had such special friends in their lives. I'm so glad your family was a part of ours.... With all our Love and deepest Sympathy, Chuck and Charlene Welby and Family xxxooo - Posted by: charlene/charles welby and family (close family friends) on: May 01, 2014
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We have nothing, & we mean nothing, but good things to say about Bill.. an all around "nice guy" ~ We always felt so very welcome in his home.....Friendly as they come & a TRUE gentleman. Bill always took the time (which so few people now-a-days do ) to send his family & friends a beautiful Christmas card, each & every year...sure made us feel special...It was Bill who was the special one! Bless him. Our love & sympathy, Craig, Shelley & family xo - Posted by: Craig & Shelley Waterman (friend) on: Apr 28, 2014
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Karen, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was such a pleasure to know youR dad. Rest in peace my friend. - Posted by: Phyllis McCutcheon (friend) on: Apr 28, 2014
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Our deepest condolences to you Karen and your family on the passing of your father and grandfather. Our thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time. Betty - Posted by: Betty & Art (Karen's former cooworker & friend) on: Apr 26, 2014