Rempel, William (1934-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Nov 3 p. 28

Birth date: 1934 Aug 13

text of obituary:

WILLIAM REMPEL

William "Bill" Rempel of Winnipeg passed away Apr. 11, following a courageous battle with colon cancer. He was born Aug. 13, 1934 to Heinrich and Elizabeth Rempel near Rosengard, Man. He grew up with 5 brothers and 5 sisters on a farm near Osborne, Man, He made the decision to follow Jesus in 1950 while attending evangelistic meetings led by JA Toews in La Salle, Man. His interest in engineering was evident at an early age, He loved to fix mechanical things and was good at it. After attending a year at MBCI, he helped his parents on the farm, Later he attended Winkler (Man.) Bible School. In 1957 he and his younger brother Herman rented the farm from their father. In 1959 they each bought a half-section of this land. He married Margaret Thiessen Sept. 30, 1961. In 1974 he graduated in agricultural engineering from the University of Manitoba. His first engineering job was at Co-op Implements. In 1978 they moved to Winnipeg. They joined Fort Garry MB Church, where he served as a trustee and for 15 years as treasurer and assistant treasurer. In 1985 he accepted a new job with the Industrial Technology Centre as engineering advisor to small businesses. He retired in September 1999 when it became apparent that his 6-year battle with cancer was terminal. He is mourned by Margaret; sons Richard of Winnipeg and Timothy of Steinbach, Man,; and 4 granddaughters. The funeral was Apr. 15 in Fort Garry MB Church, with Cal Bergen ministering.