JAKE POETKER

Adjust Text Size: A+ A-

JAKE POETKER 1926 - 2004 Surrounded by his family, Jake passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospital on Monday, September 6, 2004. Jake met Myrna Dodds in Kitchner in 1956 and they were married for 47 years. He had a successful career as a sales representative for Electrohome for 28 years. Jake will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by Myrna; along with children, Tim (Jackie), Rick (Linda), Wendy (Rick), Jared (Suzanne) and his grandchildren, Brett, Talia, Tyler, Alex, Connor, Will, Bryan and Emerson. Jake was born February 8, 1926 in Alexandervohle, Russia, son of Mary and Jacob and was the eldest of 10 brothers and sisters, Tinie (Bill), Nick (Mary), Hedy, Herb (Wilma), Bill (Diana), Alfred (Linda), Mary, Betty, Viola (Norman) and brother-in-law Henry Funk (deceased). Jake was a caring, thoughtful man whose family and faith always came first. Jakes passions included music, photography, boating, politics, taking family holidays across North America and spending time at the cottage on Pellcan Lake. However, Jakes greatest gift was teaching his children the meaning of love and for this he will be forever remembered. A celebration of Jakes life will be held at Grant Memorial Baptist Church, 877 Wilkes at Waverley at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 10. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation, 102-310 Broadway Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3G 1S6 are gratefully appreciated. A private family graveside service will be held at the Holmfield Cemetery on September 11 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to: VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 1531 Pembina Hwy. 284-7500

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 10, 2004