RALPH PLANTZ

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RALPH PLANTZ Peacefully after a lengthy illness, on July 4, 2004, Ralph Plantz went to be with the Lord Jesus at the age of 94. Dad is survived by his beloved wife Sarah; his children, Gomer (Dorothy) Plantz, Marie Squires-Noren, Alfred (Cathy) Plantz, Seetta (Steve) Roccola, Tilly (Jeff) Kuchta, Vera (Rob) Fielding, Rocky (Joelle) Plantz. His grandchildren, John (Irene), David, Cheryl (Mike), Ray (Ramona), Bradley (Ruth), Fred (Heather), Karen (Rob), Kimberly, Jason, Kristen, Ryan, Natasha, Christiaan, Jessica, John, Carleigh, Chelsea, Courtney, and Cadee; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. He is also survived by his sister Seetta (Bud) Richardson; and brother Rocky (Mary) Blakeman; his sisters-in-law, Shirley Laplante, Christine McKenzie, Grace Gurski, Eileen (Albert) Stagg, Mildred (Donald) Gould; numerous nieces, nephews and friends; especially his longest and dearest friends, Bill and Elayne Halldin. Dad was predeceased by his sons-in-law, Allan Squires and Ronald Noren. Dad was born in Ainsworth, NE on May 10, 1910. He grew up and lived for many years on Ten Mile Lake, MN, where he earned a living as a fishermans guide and trapper. He served for two years in the U.S. Army and then attended Northwestern College where he studied Theology. He later moved to Canada and settled in the Interlake area. It was here that he began his missionary work and also worked in construction and continued to hunt, trap, and fish. After having settled in Winnipeg, he continued his missionary work by starting Bethlehem Chapel, an Aboriginal Fellowship funded by the Baptist Union of Western Canada. He retired at the age of 80. Through his ministries he helped many people, many whom are still involved in carrying on with his vision. Some of Dads greatest enjoyments were playing sports but more importantly watching his children and grandchildren playing sports. Dad was our No. 1 fan at all of our games. He will be greatly missed on the stands, bleachers, and the sidelines. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Camper Community Hall in Camper, MB with Pastor Clark Gietz officiating. Interment to follow at the Camper Cemetery. Viewing will be held one hour prior to service in the Camper Community Hall. The family would like to express our thanks to the many people who provided the wonderful care he received during his illness, including his home care workers, especially Monika, and the Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, or the Alzheimers Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. Arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOMES LTD. Ashern - Lundar (204) 768-2072

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 07, 2004