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Kasper, Peter (1925-2005)
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| − | Peter Kasper died |
+ | Peter Kasper died suddenly Aug. 24. He was |
| − | denly Aug. 24. He was |
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born April 22, 1925 in |
born April 22, 1925 in |
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| − | Einlage, Ukraine to |
+ | Einlage, Ukraine to Peter and Anna Kasper. In |
| − | ter and Anna Kasper. In |
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1943 Peter's family |
1943 Peter's family |
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joined the trek with |
joined the trek with |
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the retreating German |
the retreating German |
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| − | army into western |
+ | army into western Europe. Shortly after arriving in Germany, Peter was drafted into the army and found |
| − | rope. Shortly after ar- |
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| − | riving in Germany, Pe- |
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| − | ter was drafted into the army and found |
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himself back on the eastern front where he |
himself back on the eastern front where he |
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was severely wounded. In 1948 Peter and his |
was severely wounded. In 1948 Peter and his |
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family immigrated to Winnipeg, where he |
family immigrated to Winnipeg, where he |
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| − | met and married Hilda Gauer. Peter was |
+ | met and married Hilda Gauer. Peter was employed as a machinist, metal man and tool |
| − | ployed as a machinist, metal man and tool |
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and die maker. He worked for Progressive |
and die maker. He worked for Progressive |
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Manufacturing Ltd. 45 years. Peter was a |
Manufacturing Ltd. 45 years. Peter was a |
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man of many interests and enjoyed metal |
man of many interests and enjoyed metal |
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| − | work, oil painting, photography, |
+ | work, oil painting, photography, woodworking, stained glass work, lapidary, travelling, |
| − | + | camping and fishing. Peter loved the Lord, |
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| − | camping and fishing. Peter loved the lord, |
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becoming a Christian and getting baptized |
becoming a Christian and getting baptized |
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in 1953. He served as church usher for over |
in 1953. He served as church usher for over |
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40 years. Predeceased by 1 sister, he is |
40 years. Predeceased by 1 sister, he is |
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mourned by wife Hilda; daughters Susan, |
mourned by wife Hilda; daughters Susan, |
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| − | Nora (Albert) Plett, Maria |
+ | Nora (Albert) Plett, Maria (Jack) Funk; 3 |
grandsons; his 104-year-old father Peter. The |
grandsons; his 104-year-old father Peter. The |
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funeral was Aug. 29 at Elmwood MB Church, |
funeral was Aug. 29 at Elmwood MB Church, |
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Winnipeg. |
Winnipeg. |
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+ | [[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]] |
Latest revision as of 13:47, 4 December 2023
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Feb 3 p. 26
Birth date: 1925 Apr 22
text of obituary:
PETER KASPER
Peter Kasper died suddenly Aug. 24. He was born April 22, 1925 in Einlage, Ukraine to Peter and Anna Kasper. In 1943 Peter's family joined the trek with the retreating German army into western Europe. Shortly after arriving in Germany, Peter was drafted into the army and found himself back on the eastern front where he was severely wounded. In 1948 Peter and his family immigrated to Winnipeg, where he met and married Hilda Gauer. Peter was employed as a machinist, metal man and tool and die maker. He worked for Progressive Manufacturing Ltd. 45 years. Peter was a man of many interests and enjoyed metal work, oil painting, photography, woodworking, stained glass work, lapidary, travelling, camping and fishing. Peter loved the Lord, becoming a Christian and getting baptized in 1953. He served as church usher for over 40 years. Predeceased by 1 sister, he is mourned by wife Hilda; daughters Susan, Nora (Albert) Plett, Maria (Jack) Funk; 3 grandsons; his 104-year-old father Peter. The funeral was Aug. 29 at Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg.
