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ABRAHAM KNELSEN
Born: Sep 17, 1939
Date of Passing: Jan 26, 2004
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryABRAHAM KNELSEN Peacefully on Monday January 26, 2004, Abraham Knelsen passed away at Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, ON. Born September 17, 1939, in Southern Manitoba with roots in the Winkler area. His professional career included roles in the manufacturing, and sales and marketing sectors. Abe especially enjoyed his automotive dealerships in both Manitoba and Kenora, and career with Electrolux Canada. Abes career path took him to the Kenora area where he resided for many years before his passing. Abe is survived by wife Sarah, stepchildren, Melvin (Margaret), Leon (Camille), Heidi (Colin) and children, Dan (Marlene), Rodney, Rhonda (Wilson), Darrell (Lynne), Sylvia; as well as one sister Marie Hilderbrandt, and also 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Abe was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, two sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law. The family wishes to thank the staff of Lake of the Woods Hospital and all who provided love and support. A special thank you to Nurse Melanie for courage in her professionalism. Funeral services were held Friday, January 30 and interment at Lake of the Woods Cemetery, Kenora. Rest in Peace - We will miss you Dad
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 02, 2004