WILLIAM (BILL) REMPEL

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WILLIAM (BILL) REMPEL June 10, 1928 - June 14, 2005 Peacefully at Extendicare Tuxedo Villa, Winnipeg, MB, after a difficult battle with cancer, our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather passed away. He is predeceased by his mother and father, Agatha (Neufeld) and Diedrich Rempel; mother-in-law, Justina Braun; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and John Toews. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 53 years, Justina (Braun) Rempel; his children, Ken Rempel, Billie Dudrak (Ken), Barb Rempel (Erwin Holowick), David Rempel (Susan Ulrich), Michael Rempel (Lorie); his grandchildren, Curtis, Bryan, Frans, Jennifer, Christine, Blake, Samantha, Nolan, Jenny, Jessie, and Christie; his daughter-in-law Janet Rempel; three sisters, Helen Dyck (Abe), Kate Jordonov, Anne Lehnart (Alex); one brother, John Rempel (Mary); one brother-in-law, Fred Braun (Tina); several nieces and nephews. Mourning the loss of her beloved companion is his dog Sandy. William was born in Osterwick, Ukraine. He was raised on a farm with his family. The family became disrupted during the war and he lost his parents. The remaining siblings and William immigrated to Canada after the war. Here in Canada he worked on a farm in Griswold, MB till he moved to Winnipeg. Here he worked several jobs but worked most of his life (37 years) as a maintenance man for Bell Foundry Ancast Industries in Winnipeg. Married his wife in 1952 and had five children. He spent his time entertaining children and enjoying his many pets over the years. He was well loved and will be sadly missed by all. Special thanks to Tuxedo Villa for their care during his stay. No words can express the extra special thanks to Elena Nesterenko for her care, nurturing and love. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 17, 2005 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Funeral services will follow at Chapel Lawn on Saturday, June 18 at 3:00 p.m. Interment and reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory can be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 1160-675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9, Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200 - 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 5 Kent St., Winnipeg, MB R2L 1X3. Arrangements in care of: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 16, 2005