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JACOB KEHLER
Dec. 13, 1920-May 3, 2020
Jacob Kehler, aged 99, of Steinbach, MB, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Rest Haven Personal Care Home, Steinbach.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 77 years, Katherina, their daughter Martha (Vic), sons Harry (Marlene) and Alvin (Shayne). Jacob will also be fondly remembered by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by two sons, Peter and John.
From an early age, Jacob took great pride in building things with his hands. For many years he worked in construction building homes, bridges, schools and other large projects. Not a day went by that there wasn’t a project or something to work on. Jacob proudly worked until he was 85 years old.
In his spare time he loved building birdhouses, watching grandsons play hockey (when they were winning), camping, and helping his kids with renovation projects.
Due to COVID-19 limitations, a private family service will be held on Saturday, May 9 at 11 a.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach MB. You are invited to join the family via livestream on YouTube by visiting https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN8YekZwMTIuyg_fy2tIBQg/live.
Burial will take place at Randolph Cemetery, Randolph, MB.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jacob may be made to South East Helping Hands, 525 Main St, Steinbach, MB, R5G 0L5.
As published in The Carillon on May 06, 2020