Editing Rempel, John Albert (1932-2006)

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

Birth date: 1932 Oct 15

text of obituary:

<center><h3>JOHN ALBERT REMPEL</h3></center>

John Albert Rempel
died Dec. 26 after a
short battle with
cancer. He was born
Oct. 1S, 1932 in Win-
kler, Man. to John and
Anna Rempel. He ac-
cepted 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 Bois-
sevain Hospital board, and was a member of
the Wildlife Federation, Minto Co - op board,
and Minto Drop-in Centre committee. John en-
retired in 1984 to Abbotsford, B.C. In retirement, joyed hunting, fishing, quartet singing, western
Sylvester served with Kingdom Ventures, Part- gospel music, working with the Boys ' Brigade
nership Evangelism, and Logos Ministries. After program, and serving as a deacon in the church.