PETER BUECKERT

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PETER BUECKERT Peacefully, on October 3, 2002, with his loving wife at his side, Peter passed away at the age of 77, after a lengthy and courageous battle with Parkinsons and cancer. Peter was born in Russia on March 15, 1925, and immigrated to Canada 18 months later with his parents and older brother. They settled in southwestern Manitoba. In July 1945 Peter married his wife Agatha (Krahn), and after three years moved to Niverville where they raised their four children. He chose carpentry as his trade at a relatively young age, a decision he stayed with his entire life. As an accomplished tradesman, he partnered with his brother John for many years, then independently until he was joined by his son Tom in 1975 when they formed P & T Bueckert Construction. In addition to residential construction, Peter also directed and supervised the construction of two churches, the Arena and Post Office in his hometown. This pride in his community extended to his volunteer work that included Town Council, Niverville Planning Commission, Hanover Recreation Committee, Hanover Education Committee, Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Fair Committee and Building Inspector for the town. Peter retired in 1988 and enjoyed travelling with his wife. Peter will be lovingly remembered by Agatha, his wife of 57 years; his children, Peggy (Bob Heinrichs), Tom (Betty), Irene, Louise (Michael Smith) and grandchildren, Maeghan and Caitlyn Heinrichs, Keith and Candice Bueckert and Amanda and Carter Smith. He is also mourned by his sisters, Helen (Braun) and Anne (Jim Braun) brothers, Art (Gayle) and Leonard (Marie) sisters-in-law, Ella and Tina; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Peter was predeceased by his mother Helen; a sister in infancy; stepmother Anna; father Jacob; and brothers, John and Jake; brother-in-law Jake Braun. The family wishes to thank the numerous health care providers at Riverview Health Centre, 3E, Victoria Hospital 5th Floor, Homecare and Dr. David Young for their kind and loving care. Viewing and devotional, Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at Klassens Funeral Chapel, 1897 Henderson Hwy. Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Niverville Mennonite Church, Niverville, MB., with viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment in Niverville Cemetery. Pastor Paul Adams officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 9Z9, or the Parkinsons Society of Manitoba, Room 204, 825 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB, R3A 1M5. Blood donations, in his memory, may be made at Canadian Blood Services. Arrangements entrusted to Klassen Funeral Chapel, 338-0331.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 06, 2002