Rempel, Bernhard W. (1916-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Oct 13 p. 27

Birth date: 1916 Sep 16

text of obituary:

BERNHARD W. REMPEL

ernhard W. (Ben) Rempel died July 14. He was born Sept. 16, 191/;i to Wilhelm and Margaretha Rempel in Gruenfeld, Russa . At 6, he immigrated with his family to Canada. At 12, Ben accepted Christ as Saviour. In 1943, he married Anna Pen- Sara , and Mariechen; brother Johann; nephews and nieces. The memorial service was July 27 at Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C. Eva Schartner George Richards died Aug. 4. He was born Nov. nero Ben was actively involved in the Domain 18, 1915 in Winnipeg to Samuel and Susanna (Man.) MB Church, where he taught Sunday school and sang in the male chorus. He loved Richards, the second youngest of 7 children. Eva Schartner died George owned and operated Richards Electric in farming, and remained optimistic and thankful July 21. She was born Vancouver, and was known as a fair and honest during all his years as a farmer in Osborne, Man. Nov. 26, 1918 in Swal- businessman. He was a member of Ebenezer In 1984, he retired and moved to Winnipeg, well, Alta. She married Baptist Church in Vancouver, and then Baker- where he made new friends and encouraged international students. Ben was blessed with many friends throughout his life, thanks to Tobe Schartner Aug. 2, view MB Church in Abbotsford. He is mourned 1938. Eva was a home- by Luella, his loving wife of more than 66 years; maker and mother. his generous and outgoing nature. Many of children Sharolyn (Joe) and Donald (Vivian); When Tobe gave his these friendships continue through the third grandchildren; great-grandchildren. The cel- life to Jesus, he anx- ebration of life service was Aug. 18at Emerson iously shared his experience with Eva. Realizing Park Estates Clubhouse in Abbotsford, B.C. her need for the Lord, Eva followed in Tobe's Esther M. Fredlund generation of family members. Predeceased by daughter Barbara Anna; 4 brothers; 5 sisters; Ben in mourned by Anna; daughters Margaret (Art) Koop and Carla (Rod) Muller; son Paulfootsteps. The family lived in Three Hills, Alta. while Tobe attended Prairie Bible Institute and then served on staff. In 1971, they moved to Kelowna, B.c., where they stayed until 1996, when they returned to Linden. Predeceased by Tobe; 16 siblings; she is mourned by sons Dellan (Edith), Ray (Vivian), Tim (Ida), and Randy (Jewel); daughters Alma-Jean (Bud) Peters, Dawn (John) Sparreboom; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grand- children; 1 brother. Esther M. Fredlund (Ruth); 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. died peacefully Aug. The funeral service was July 18 at Portage Ave. 24 with her children at MB Church, Winnipeg.