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PETER PLOEGMAN (PETE)
Born: Jun 13, 1951
Date of Passing: Oct 18, 2019
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PETER PLOEGMAN
Pete was born on June 13, 1951 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Klaas and Grace (Klip) Ploegman. On June 19, 1971, he married Ricki Jaspers. They raised two daughters, Angie (Iowa) and Shannon (East St. Paul), and two sons, Kevin (East St. Paul) and Nolan (East St. Paul).
Pete worked hard at whatever he did, serving more than 25 years as a City of Winnipeg firefighter. After retirement, Pete continued working as the Manager - Shingle Division for Oakwood Roofing. This became his passion and true retirement was never a consideration. Pete had a love for reading westerns and crime novels, doing crossword puzzles and watching his grandchildren play hockey. He loved to tell jokes and made quick friends with most everyone he met, finding common ground quickly.
Peter was preceded in death by his father Klaas, and his mother Grace.
He is survived by his wife Ricki, his four children, Angela (Suresh), Shannon (Marino Ted), Kevin (Christy), Nolan (Rachel), and 11 grandchildren, Madisyn, Devon, Morgan, Maia, Anders, Alex, Marika, Anika, Logan, Cali and Sadie. He is also survived by his four siblings, Martin (Beatrice), Grace, John and Gertie (Bob).
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Covenant Christian Reformed Church at 653 Knowles Avenue in Winnipeg, Manitoba at 1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society: www.cancer.ca/en/donate
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 22, 2019
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Riki and family, Please accept our sincere regrets for your loss. Ted and Mary Malenchak - Posted by: Ted and Mary Malenchak (Co-worker, friend) on: Nov 01, 2019
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Very saddened to learn of Pete's untimely passing. I started with Pete in the same rookie class for the Winnipeg Fire Department in April 1976 and quickly identified him as a quality person. We worked together numerous times at emergency incidents and he was always composed and professional. He will be missed. RIP #975 My sincere condolences to his Family. - Posted by: Doug Martin (Fire Fighter- co-worker) on: Oct 26, 2019
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Very sorry to hear about Pete he was great guy and good friend. Pete was always happy and fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. This was a special man who was taken too early in life. - Posted by: Phil Squarie sr (Friend ) on: Oct 23, 2019
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Always a smile and warm welcome that will be missed. - Posted by: John Courtney (Youth for Christ) (Friend) on: Oct 23, 2019
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So sorry to hear about Peter's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Riki and your family. - Posted by: Bob & Debbie Lotocki & Family (Old Friends) on: Oct 23, 2019
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I am sorry to hear he left our world so quickly! I went to church with his brother John and his late wife Irene. Pete was a great man, boss to my son (Kenora division). Thank you Pete for always be a happy and outgoing guy! My heart, prayers, and condolences go out to family and friends. - Posted by: Christy Crans (Friend) on: Oct 23, 2019
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I'm so very sorry to learn of Pete's passing. My condolences to you and your family. - Posted by: Ulla Magda (Worked at Bank of Montreal with Riki) on: Oct 22, 2019
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Ricki and family - please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I often ask a member from church if they see you and how you are found. Take care Gale Carroll (co-worker) - Posted by: Gale Carroll (Co worker) on: Oct 22, 2019