GEORG OSKAR PAUL WEITKOWITZ

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GEORG OSKAR PAUL WEITKOWITZ January 24, 1911 - August 09, 2002 Surrounded by his loving family, Georg passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2002 at Health Sciences Centre at the age of 91 years. Georg was predeceased by his beloved wife Edith of 58 years and son-in-law Karl Walczak. He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Carl (Elizabeth) Weitkowitz of Vancouver and Peter (Sharon) Weitkowitz of Winnipeg; two daughters, Gritta Walczak and her companion Steve Leuzinger, and Elke (Wally) Epp all of Winnipeg; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Georg was born in Insterburg, Germany on January 24, 1911 and immigrated to Canada in 1953. He was employed as a diesel mechanic retiring from International Harvester in 1975. After retirement Georg and Edith moved to Medicine Hat. They spent many wonderful years travelling and spending time with their family. After the onset of Ediths illness, Georg spent many years lovingly caring for her in their home until her death in 1995. When Georgs health started to fail in November 2001, he moved back to Winnipeg to be near his family. The family would like to thank the staff and residents of Lions Manor. A special thank you to a wonderful nurse in the Health Sciences Centre Emergency Department, Olive, and Dr. Maier, the attending physician, for their loving and compassionate care. Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 16, at 2:00 p.m. at Klassen Funeral Chapel, 1897 Henderson Hwy. Interment will follow in Brookside Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren. Rest in peace, Dad. Arrangements entrusted to Klassen Funeral Chapel, 338-0331.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 14, 2002