IKE KRAUT

Condolences & Memories (23 entries)

• Since the early 80's Ike has assisted me in being the right "gift giver" for all the important women in my life… wife, mother, mother-in-law. A mere visit to the store with them and sizes and style were locked in his memory bank! Each year a couple visits always complimented Birthdays and Christmas. His gift of personal service and friendship will truly be missed. Hearing of his buying trip stories, his family experiences and the buzz in the community was always engaging and the "descriptive words" he used to identify items in his store made you feel good about the buying experience. He was extremely personable and I appreciated our visits in the store and in the community. He will be missed. My condolences to the family and thank you Ike, for sharing your gift of Positive living with all of us. - Posted by: Blair Sonnichsen (Customer) on: Sep 03, 2014

• So many lovely things I found at Ike's!!! He just seemed to know what was needed even after a very brief description. Always had a nice visit while I was there and came away chuckling as this dear man always had something to say to cheer you up. I will miss that alot; rest in peace and bless you. Trudy Johnson - Posted by: Trudy Johnson (Customer) on: Aug 25, 2014

• Just today I read of Ike's passing in an article about the closing of His Store – A Charleswood original institution... My deep condolences to all his family & close friends... I grew up in Charleswood, and was a carrier for the St.James Leader at the time when Ike took over the previous "Sanderson's" department store in 1956... Ike resumed that store's newspaper subscription, and he was a very hospitable, garrulous and generous man... He even gave me some excellent "Happy Foot" socks as a Christmas tip (most comfortable)... About 50 years later, I revisited the store (assisting an 80-yr-old lady with her shopping). I doubt that he actually remembered me personally (since he was well acquainted with so many local people over the intervening years), but he still well remembered the Charleswood 50's era... He was a wonderful contributor to the community... I'll always very fondly remember him. (and anybody who met him will Know why he'll always hold a spot in my memory, even though I only knew him briefly. - Posted by: Norm Willey (Former Charleswood resident (Elmhurst Rd.)) on: Aug 24, 2014

• My condolences to the entire Kraut family on the loss of Ike. He was a very good kind man, and I really enjoyed all the years that I shopped at his store. He always treated me like the most important customer in the world. And he was a very caring person. I will miss my friend. Heaven is now a happier place. David Salita - Posted by: David Salita (Friend/former customer) on: Aug 20, 2014

• Myles I just heard about your father's passing today. He, like the store, was a Charleswood Landmark and I have never known life without this. My condolences to you and your family. - Posted by: Maureen Cure (friend) on: Aug 12, 2014

• My mom shopped at Ike's for years. I grew up in Charleswood and visited many times as time went by. He was a sweet person. I will miss him. He is a monument in my hood. I will miss him. - Posted by: Denny beiko (Customer and friend) on: Aug 07, 2014

• I was shocked to hear of Ike's passing. I had seen him the day before I left for a 50th wedding anniversary. I was just a kid when Ike took over from Sanderson's. My mother did all her shopping at his store. He was a true gentleman. My true condolences to his family. - Posted by: Lynne Frankard Hebert (Charleswood life long resident) on: Aug 07, 2014

• So sorry to hear this. I truly enjoyed his professionalism and valued his taste for the ladies clothing store. Very saddened to hear of his passing. I didn't get a chance to say goodbye. I will truly miss this piece of Charleswood and this man. - Posted by: Maureen Feaver (customer) on: Jul 30, 2014

• I was only informed today (21st) of Ike's sudden passing. He was a true gentleman and a tremendously gifted businessman. Not once did I go into his store without coming out with something!! He always remembered my name and I enjoyed my visits with him. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family on their loss. Rest in Peace Ike ... I will miss you. (where will I buy my clothes???) - Posted by: Coralie Bornais (friend and 30+ year. Customer in his store) on: Jul 22, 2014

• How sad I was to notice as I was driving by today that the Charleswood Department store was having a closing out sale and further saddened when I found out that Mr. Kraut has passed away. I had been in recently to update my spring/ summer wardrobe and was so appreciative of his help and expertise, especially now that the thrill of shopping is not what it used to be for me. He always remembered me each time I went into the store and would recall business dealings he had had with some of my relatives who were also in the clothing business. Having a mother-in-law in the Simkin Centre gave us something else to talk about. I learned how dedicated he was to his wife. Mr. Kraut and his wonderful community store will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Karen Bieber (Customer) on: Jul 16, 2014

• Our deepest sympathy to the family of a wonderful gentleman. While Ike spent his evenings at the Simkin Centre visiting Marlene, he was also providing a great kindness to my dad, Alec Vine, who would sit with Ike after my mom would go home after dinner. It gave her great peace of mind to know that my dad was watching whatever "game" was on TV, in the company of an old friend. Ike was so kind to my parents and will always be remembered with much fondness. - Posted by: Cindy Vine Streifler (Friend of Lisa and Wayne) on: Jul 14, 2014

• I was saddened to hear of Ike's passing. My heartfelt sympathies go to all his family. My sister who lives in Charleswood introduced me to Ike and the store many years ago. Each spring and fall I would stop at the store and Ike never forgot who I was and gave me a personal greeting. He was a fine gentleman,very kind, clever, with a real spirit. I have stopped often in the last 20 years. I join all his clientele in passing on my condolences. - Posted by: Audrey Houston, Dauphin, Mb (customer) on: Jul 12, 2014

• My husband first got to know Ike when he was the Fire Inspector for this area many years ago. I was subsequently introduced to Ike and delighted in shopping in his store. I often received compliments on clothes that I had purchased there. We would often drop by just to say hello, and Ike was always so welcoming. I left town on July 2 and just returned two days ago. A friend told me the sad news of Ike's passing. My sincere condolences to all his family. He was a very special man, and is a great loss to you and to all of Charleswood. - Posted by: Ivadell Telfer (Customer and friend) on: Jul 11, 2014

• My sister and I loved shopping at Ike's store. He knew us by name and he was always so helpful on what we should choose to wear. We bragged to all of our friends what good merchandise he carried. Many ladies have picked up beautiful clothes there. Ruth and I are going to miss him very much. What a lovely man he was. Rest in Peace! - Posted by: Irene driedger (customer at the store) on: Jul 11, 2014

• Dear Marve and Harriet, we are so very sad to hear of the passing of your father. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May all the good memories keep him close to you. - Posted by: Brad and Dorothy Vannan (friends of Marve and Harriet) on: Jul 09, 2014

• My husband Norm Greaves was a friend of Ike's since he opened the store. Ike always was so good to us. Charleswood Department Store was the only original store left in the village. He will be sadly missed. I just bought a bathing suit from him June 30th. - Posted by: Lynn Greaves (Long time friend and customer) on: Jul 07, 2014

• As fellow customers at Timothy's coffee shop, my husband and i greatly appreciated Ike's friendly presence at 7:15 every morning. He was always cheerful, and eager to talk about anything from politics to the Jets. What always shone through was his devotion to his family and his love of his work. - Posted by: Isobel Waters () on: Jul 07, 2014

• So very sorry to hear of Ike's passing, our heartfelt sympathies to the family. We have known Ike since he first started with Sanderson's Dry Goods, and years later my mother worked for him in his own store. He was always a good person and friend to Charleswood, and we just visited him in his store last Saturday! Condolences from Slater family - Posted by: Slater Family () on: Jul 06, 2014

• I have been a customer of Ike's since 1960 when I moved to Charleswood. He was more than just the owner of my favorite ladies' wear store, he was a friend. We always had a visit when I was in the store. I will miss his help with my wardrobe requirements, his friendship and his cheery nature. My sincerest sympathy to all his family. - Posted by: Alene Anderson (customer and friend) on: Jul 05, 2014

• I always appreciated Mr. Kraut when he came to the bank. He came in with a smile and was friendly to the staff. He treated his wife, Marlene with such love and respect. It was so nice to see. We will miss you. - Posted by: Fritz Warkentin (friend from the Bank) on: Jul 05, 2014

• My deepest sympathies to the Kraut family on Ike's passing. Mr. Kraut had a loving, kind, and generous spirit who I'm sure will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Jennifer Anderson (Family friend) on: Jul 05, 2014

• As we all grew up and went to school in Beausejour our family renewed acquaintances when we moved to Charleswood over fifty years ago. Ike was always friendly and had a cheery word for everyone. He was committed to his business but generous to community. Donated to our Horticultural Society every year for the auction. We will miss him! Condolences to his beloved wife and family. - Posted by: Joyce Alexander (Long time customer of the Charleswood Department Store) on: Jul 05, 2014

• Heartfelt condolences to all the family on the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. Both my daughters are friends of your family for many years, and spoke highly of Ike (Z"L"). Sadly, Esther Weinstein, of Vancouver. - Posted by: Esther Weinstein (Family friend) on: Jul 05, 2014