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WALTER KOHUT
Born: Nov 08, 1928
Date of Passing: Jun 08, 2015
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WALTER KOHUT November 8, 1928 - June 8, 2015 Peacefully during a short stay at Seven Oaks Hospital, our beloved father and husband to Nadia passed away. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 26 at 1:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Cropo Funeral Chapel, 204-586-8044
Publish Date: Jun 24, 2015
WALTER KOHUT November 8, 1928 June 8, 2015 Peacefully during a short stay at Seven Oaks General Hospital, our beloved father and husband to Nadia passed away. Walter is survived by his wife of 66 years, Nadia; two sons Glen and Richard. He was predeceased by his father Michael and mother Florence; sister Elsie Konarski and brother-in-law Walter. Walter was born and raised in Ontario. In May of 1948 Dad began his 48 year career with the Canadian National Railway Company as a pipefitter, later joining Via Rail. An accomplished marathon runner, Dad kept running until he could no longer do so because of an injury. Walter was also the President of Local 479 for ten years representing the pipefitters and steamfitters. His heart was within the union always trying to make things better for its members. A loving father and husband always trying to do his best for his family. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. After retirement Walter spent most of his winters in Hawaii and Mexico, until he could no longer do so. The family would like to thank Dr. Nolan Finlayson and the nurses of the fifth floor for their care and compassion. Having a sense of humour and a sharp wit about him that will greatly be missed. The family would like to thank all of his friends that dropped in to see him during this difficult time. Donations gratefully accepted in lieu of flowers to the CancerCare Manitoba. Cremation has taken place and arrangements for a memorial service are pending. Friends are asked to say a prayer in his memory. An avid sports fan he loved all sports, God be with you, may you be at peace Dear Dad.
CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL
204-586-8044
Publish Date: Jun 13, 2015
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 24, 2015
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Glen and Richard my sincere condolences to you and the rest of your Family. - Posted by: Nuno camara (Friend to Glen and Richard) on: Jun 24, 2015
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I worked with Walter for many years at CN and VIA. Even after Walter retired, he would often stop by the station to visit while out walking at the forks. A very colorful and social man who was well liked by his co-workers. - Posted by: Blair Heaps (friend and co-worker) on: Jun 24, 2015
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I am sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. As you know I only met your father a few times when I visited you guys, but I use to like to talk to him about his work and how it was going for him. My condolences to the family. - Posted by: Barry Armitage (Friends to his sons Richard and Glen) on: Jun 14, 2015
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My husband and I knew Walter for many decades. My condolences to his family. He will be missed. - Posted by: Nellie Dombrowski (Friend) on: Jun 13, 2015
