Kurt John Stillfried Regitnig

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KURT JOHN STILLFRIED REGITNIG
1927-2018

Kurt John Stillfried Regitnig, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. He was born and raised in Morris and was a resident of St Vital, MB. He leaves to mourn his wife Adeline (Bargenda), daughter Kim, plus nieces, nephews, family and friends across North America. He was predeceased by his daughter Tracy, parents Peter and Juliana, and six brothers and sisters.

In his career as a long distance truck driver, he delivered fuel oil in the frigid Manitoba winter, was an ice road trucker hauling boats to northern Manitoba, and transported heavy equipment across North America and liquid gas to hospitals. He was respected for his driving skills, professionalism and willingness to always lend a hand to his fellow drivers, no matter where they were from or whom they drove for.

A long-time member of La Verendrye Game and Fish Association, he enjoyed coordinating ice fishing derbies and organizing antler judging competitions. And he loved just getting out in nature, whether he caught something or not.

But his true passion was his garden. He cultivated no less than five or six varieties of corn each year, ensuring a harvest from early summer to late fall, as well as tomatoes, zucchini, etc, all of which he was happy to share with family, friends and neighbours. Many were the lucky recipients of a Halloween pumpkin from him.

We will miss his many stories, his sense of humour and terrific smile. I have heard people asked what they would say to St Peter at the Pearly Gates…he’d better be ready for a LONG story!!

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to a charity of your choice.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. at Green Acres Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East at Navin Rd, Winnipeg, MB. Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com.

Green Acres Funeral Home and Cemetery, 204-222-3241.

As published in The Carillon on Jan 09, 2018