Rempel, John Albert (1932-2006)

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

Birth date: 1932 Oct 15

text of obituary:

JOHN ALBERT REMPEL

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.