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MARTIN KELLER
Born: Jan 06, 1944
Date of Passing: Jun 20, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARTIN KELLER January 6, 1944 - June 20, 2016 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Martin, aged 72 years, peacefully with his loving wife by his side. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 52 years, Carol; children, Dwayne (Rhonda), Keith, Roger and Tanis (Chris); grandchildren, Cameron, Brittany, Taylor and Carley. Martin was predeceased by his parents Leona and Rudolph Keller. Martin was born on January 6, 1944 and was raised on the family farm in Camp Morton, Manitoba. He met and married his high school sweetheart Carol Panteluk. They moved to St. Andrews to raise their family. He had many fond memories of visiting, playing cards and snowmobiling with family and friends in the neighbourhood. He had a love of all cars and trucks and was proud to call himself a Dodge man. He had a special fascination with the diesel engine. He enjoyed spending time in the garage rebuilding engines and transmissions or puttering around. Martin and Carol bought a hobby farm where they farmed 80 acres and enjoyed going to auction sales to purchase all the needed equipment. He spent many hours in his garden, planting and harvesting many vegetables to share with family and friends. Martin was a family man and treasured his wife, children and grandchildren and had special relationships with each and every one of them. Martin worked at Pritchard Engineering for 18 years, followed by 35 years at Western Turbo. Martin was well respected in his field and made many lifelong friendships. Martin will be warmly remembered as a selfless, kind and gentle spirit who always put others first. We will always treasure and miss his great sense of humor and the way he loved to tell jokes and tease. Strong, compassionate and generous, Martin always showed concern for others and gave freely of himself. Eulogy will be said at 10:30 a.m. with Mass to follow at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, June 24, 2016 in the St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church in Middlechurch, Manitoba with Father David Kowalski officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Martin's memory may be made to St. Benedict's Cemetery, Box 103, Camp Morton, MB or to the Canadian Cancer Society of MB. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 22, 2016
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Our Condolences to you Carol and the rest of the family. Gone too soon a man with that perpetual, infectious smile and a gleam in his eye. Truly a gentleman in our eyes. - Posted by: Phyllis & Walter Blahut (Cousin-in-law) on: Jun 23, 2016
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Carol and family, our deepest, deepest sympathies. Just heard the news today of Martin's passing and it was most shocking to hear for sure. Such a good natured, gentle soul. May he rest in peace and Carol, please know we are thinking so deeply about you and your family. - Posted by: Jack and Ann Skakum (Friends and neighbors) on: Jun 23, 2016
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Our deepest sympathies go out to you Dwayne and Tanis and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace. - Posted by: Cora Bell & David Trylinski (Friends) on: Jun 23, 2016
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We are very saddened to hear of your loss, our hearts go out to all of you in your time of sorrow & please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers. Mr. Keller you were a pleasure to know & your kindness will forever be remembered by us. With our deepest sympathy Tim, Tammy Kowerko & Family - Posted by: Tammy (Friends of the Family) on: Jun 23, 2016
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Carol our deepest sympathies to you and your family, we were saddened to hear of Martin passing. Our thoughts and prayer are with you all - Posted by: Gilles and Lucille Lavallee (Friends and former co worker) on: Jun 22, 2016