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Wiebe, Peter (1937-1959)

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1959 Apr 30 p. 1

Birth date: 1937

text of obituary:

YOUNG MAN KILLED WHEN STRUCK BY FALLING TREE IN MANITOBA

Winkler, Man. — Peter Wiebe, 22, an employee of the Manitoba Power commission, was fatally injured Friday when he was struck by trunk of a falling tree at Hochfield village.

An official of the Power Commission said a work crew was attempting to move the tree into position for cutting when it twisted free from the supporting cables. The tree hit Mr. Wiebe on the chest, resulting in extensive internal injuries.

Funeral services were held at Hochfield on April21. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wiebe, four sisters and one brother.