ALBERT (BERT) F. KLIEWER

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ALBERT (BERT) F. KLIEWER Bert Kliewer, born November 18, 1924 to Anna and Cornelius Kliewer in the RM of De Salaberry, MB, died peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at age 87, in the loving arms of his children. He fell asleep on Monday afternoon, knowing that he would wake up in the arms of his Lord and Saviour. Bert was predeceased by his parents; his loving wife of 43 years, Betty (nee Neufeld); daughters-in-law Gloria (Doug Kliewer) and Lorelei (Ron Friesen); and all but one of his siblings. He is survived by Marie Anne (Marian, nee Fast), his wife and dear companion of his last 21 years; his daughter, Sherrie (Larry Bredesen), and sons Doug and Kevin, and surviving sister, Agnes Friesen. Also missing their Dad of 21 years are Marian's children, daughter Marla Kerr and sons Ron, Gerry (Becky) and Reg Friesen (Wendy); and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He retired in 1989 to care for wife, Betty, in her short fight with Cancer. He remarried in 1991, to Marian Friesen, and spent many happy years of 'one-tanker' and 'two-tanker' road trips with Marian and various friends and family. Bert Kliewer was a Founding Member of the Windsor Park Evangelical Free Church, now the Winnipeg EFC. Bert was a humble man of strong, steady faith in his Lord, and spent many years in the service of his church. Bert will be remembered by his family and many friends for his quick humour, his sense of honesty and fair play, his quiet emotion, which always lay close to his surface, and great 'Kliewer Hugs'. He believed deeply, loved deeply, and was a Dad', as well as a Father, to his children. Simply stated, he was a good man and will be fondly missed. His family wishes to sincerely thank the physicians, nurses and other care givers at CancerCare Manitoba and the Riverview Health Centre, 3-East Palliative Care Unit for their dedication, skill and loving care of our father in this last challenging chapter of his life. Per his wishes, Bert was cremated following his passing. A Memorial (Celebration) Service will be held at the Winnipeg Evangelical Free Church, 500 Lagimodiere Blvd., on Saturday, October 27, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. A light lunch will be served following the Service. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Cancer Care Manitoba, the 3-East Palliative Care Unit at the Riverview Health Centre or charity of choice in Bert's name would be appreciated.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 25, 2012