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Heidebrecht, John (1923-2004)
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2004 Nov 26 p. 28
Birth date: 1023 Jun 15
text of obituary:
JOHN HEIDEBRECHT<h3></center>
John Heidebrecht died Sept. 13. He was born June 15, 1923 in Waldeck, Ukraine, to Jo- hann and Maria Heide- brecht. They immigrat- ed to Winnipeg in 1927 and in 1934 moved to St. Catharines. He was baptized and joined Scott St. MB Church. He loved singing and played the French horn at the Banff School of Fine Arts symphony or- chestra. He was a ham radio operator and con- tacted church members' families during crises . During WWII he was a conscientious objector, building the Trans-Canada Highway. After the war he worked with Heifer Project Internation- al. He had a painting business and Heide- brecht Recording Service . He married Susie Durksen in 1968. He is moumed by Susie; sons John and Kevin; 3 grandchildren. The funeral was Sept. 17 in Scott st. MB Church with Pat
Bartley ministering.