Rempel, John Albert (1932-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Mar p. 29

Birth date: 1932 Oct 15

text of obituary:

JOHN ALBERT REMPEL

John Albert Rempel died Dec. 26 after a short battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 15, 1932 in Winkler, Man. to John and Anna Rempel. He accepted the Lord as his Saviour July 6, 1945 at a Bill Hoover Crusade, was baptized, and joined Winkler MB Church. The family moved to Minto, Man., where he joined Boissevain MB Church. John married Rosa Janzen Apr. 17, 1955. They farmed in Minto for 40 years. After retirement, John enjoyed helping on the neighbour's farm and restoring tractors. He served on the Boissevain Hospital board, and was a member of the Wildlife Federation, Minto Co-op board, and Minto Drop-in Centre committee. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, quartet singing, western gospel music, working with the Boys' Brigade program, and serving as a deacon in the church. John dearly loved his family and missed them, since most of them lived a distance away. Predeceased by 1 infant grandson; 1 brother-in-law; he is mourned by Rosa; daughters Yvonne (Ken) Giesbrecht, Arlene (Dick) Siemens, and Nancy (Gord) Braun; son Steve (Connie); 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 brother; 2 sisters. The funeral was Dec. 30 at Boissevain MB Church.