JOHN RUDOLPH GOERTZ

Condolences & Memories (17 entries)

• Our condolences to the Goertz family for such a tragic loss. We will miss seeing John at the lake. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Karen and Floyd Wiebe - Posted by: Karen Wiebe (O'Morrow}e (Neighbour at the lake) on: Feb 19, 2014

• This man's final act, says it all. It so clearly and admirably, shows who he truly was. This man lost his life, while attempting to assist others, who were in distress. "IN MY MIND AND IN MY HEART, THERE IS NO MORE NOBLE A DEATH, THAN THIS!" Wish I, that I might hope, to exit this world, with such dignity, distinction, and honour! I would ask now, that all who read this, meditate on this man's last act of human kindness. FOR WE, SHOULD ALL, TRY TO LIVE, OUR REMAINING LIVES, BY HIS FINAL EXAMPLE! It is with these final words, that, I tilt my glass to you, JOHN (Johnny) GOERTZ, you were a very fine man/friend, and shall be missed, and most fondly, remembered by many, myself included! ALSO, TO ALL OF MY DISTANT AND CLOSE FRIENDS, STILL WITHIN THIS WORLD, I LOVE YOU ALL! To all the good times we ALL experienced, as a group of friends together, (now and in our youth), and also, in Johnny's company. You all know who we are/were. HERE'S TO ALL OF YOU, FINE PEOPLE! MY FRIENDS! I SINCERELY, EXPRESS ALL OF MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES, TO ALL OF JOHNNY'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS! JIMMY GOERTZ AND REMAINING, IMMEDIATE GOERTZ FAMILY! I PRAY, MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU AND YOURS, AND PROTECT YOU ALWAYS, AND BARE YOU UP, IN THESE VERY, TRYING TIMES! BOTH NOW AND IN THE FUTURE AHEAD! ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES IN LIFE! NEVER FORGET! FOR, IT IS THE GOOD TIMES, WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY, THAT ARE TRULY, THE BEST, THAT THIS LIFE HAS TO OFFER, US ALL! THERE IS NOTHING, THAT, SHOULD EVER, MEAN MORE TO ANY OF US, THAN THE PRIVILEGE, OF HAVING KNOWN, ALL THE GOOD PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES! NOTHING! EVER! Sincerely, a friend from the past, Ryan A. Nagel P.S. My sincerest apologies for missing the funeral, I did not hear of it until, Les Welling briefly, popped in to inform me, the same day, after the service. My heart is saddened. GOODBYE JOHNNY, YOUR WERE A GOOD MAN! SAVE A SEAT FOR ME! UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN! - Posted by: RYAN A. NAGEL (A FRIEND FROM THE PAST!) on: Feb 02, 2014

• Thinking of the Goertz Family at this difficult time. May you remember all the good times. Take care of each other. Nancy Fournier - Posted by: Nancy Fournier (Friend and neighbour of Jim and Eileen) on: Feb 01, 2014

• I only knew John & his family for a short while but remember him to be kind and caring - always thinking about his family. So sorry to hear the news. You're in my thoughts.. Condolences.. Jenn Swain (Oakbank) - Posted by: Jenn (Work related ) on: Feb 01, 2014

• Dear Rita, Melissa, and Alyssa. I was shocked and saddened to hear of your dear husband and dad's passing. I had seen John in church just the weekend before and he was so happy. Your life was blessed to have such a good man and father in your life. May God wrap his arms around all of you and help you through your grief. - Posted by: Angie Hughesman (Friend) on: Feb 01, 2014

• I am very sorry for your/our loss. I will always remember John as the kind & helpful person he was. I met the twins only once when John wanted to give them a close up tour of a Locomotive we had in the St.B Shops. He was such a proud Dad!!! I remember the day the girls were born & John came into St.B Stores. His eyes light up & John had the biggest smile you could ever imagine. We were so happy for him. Whenever I asked him how his family was doing he would totally light up & it seemed it would make his day by talking about them. I could see John had so much love in his heart for his family. If the world would have more people like John it would be a much better place. My prayers are with you & your loving family. Sheldon - Posted by: Sheldon Wilford (ex-co-worker ) on: Feb 01, 2014

• We both knew John since High School at Kildonan East. He was also our neighbor at Booster Lake. John was a fine man and a great neighbor. Condolences to all the family - Posted by: Reg and Debbie Mckay (Friends/Neighbors) on: Feb 01, 2014

• Got the sad news from my son Matthew but through tears all I could think was the smile (smirk) on your face every time we chatted about family, fishing or car troubles – you loved it all. The excitement on your face when you talked about Rita’s engagement ring on the end of the fishing rod on our Mazatlan trip or the ideas how to perfect catching pickerel with any gadget that existed on the market (we never mastered it) or just being out there; many drives we took late at night after shift at the Villa to the lake, so we could catch the limit after a full day of honest work – nice talks, good times, many cribbage games – I will miss you my friend; Henryk - Posted by: Henryk Marcinkowski (friend) on: Jan 31, 2014

• Dear Rita, Melissa, Alyssa, and family. We were all shocked and deeply saddened on hearing the terrible news about John. He will be greatly missed by his family of co-workers at the City of Winnipeg. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as we all try to come to grips with this tragedy. - Posted by: Ron Hahlweg (Co-worker) on: Jan 31, 2014

• Very sorry to hear about John. I will remember him as soft spoken, sweet smile, and always happy to help out. My thoughts are with you Rita and your daughters. Robin-Ann - Posted by: Robin-Ann Shuster (Co-worker) on: Jan 31, 2014

• Dear Rita, Girls and Family, I am very sorry to hear of John's tragic passing. I knew John many years ago, but I always remember what a nice guy and kind hearted soul he was. So sorry for your tragic loss. In my prayers. God Bless. Derek Steele - Posted by: Derek Steele (Friend) on: Jan 31, 2014

• I met John and his daughter Melissa a week ago at Shapes. They came in to check out the gym and while his daughter worked out I had the pleasure of chatting with John. He was very nice and expressed so much love for his family. I send our deepest condolences from all of us at Shapes. - Posted by: Vanessa Verhoef (Shapes Membership Consultant) on: Jan 31, 2014

• I was lucky to have known John through work at the City of Winnipeg for many years. There are three words that will always remind me of him; Honest, Helpful and Happy - Posted by: Brad Childe (friend) on: Jan 30, 2014

• Dear Rita and family, I am so very sad to learn of John's tragic passing. My deepest and most sincere sympathy to you, Melissa, Alyssa and all your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jan Hetherington - Posted by: Jan Hetherington (Fellow parishioner at Abundant Life Church) on: Jan 30, 2014

• It's been a long time since I've seen John but hearing about this still threw me off as if no time had passed. I'm not usually a sentimental kind of guy but I felt I needed to write on here... Don't know why exactly... Probably because to this day I can remember him always having a Coke for me pulled out of that ancient fridge in his tiny house on Sutton without asking, rolling a trike into the ditch trying to get up that driveway from the cottage or the countless hours of early rises just so I could ruin his chances of getting a buck during archery season. All of which was always with that patented John smile, this man didn't have to be so kind and selfless, he just was... Something like that sticks with a kid. Nothing but good memories about John are with me and I know there are more than a handful of people who can say the same. - Posted by: Matt Marcinkowski (Friend) on: Jan 30, 2014

• Still remember sitting in the cabin playing uno and Johnny having the fire stoked so hot on that -30 night the boys were sitting around in their shorts. I think now, why would he want it so hot considering he had a built in fur coat! Although I haven't seen the lad in quite some time I know that I will miss him, My condolences, Grant - Posted by: Grant Campbell (Just an old friend) on: Jan 30, 2014

• JR, I will always remember all the fun we had in the late eighties and early nineties, when you lived on Sutton and especially at the lake. The one time at the lake when Eileen and I made the Burt Reynolds snowman and you suggested we use leaves for chest hair, ..... We all laughed so hard at that snowman when we were done. You made ribs for supper and then proceeded to beat us at cards that night. Your laugh and kind heart will never be forgotten...... My Wayne will now have another friend to spend time with in heaven. You are loved! Your friend always, Terry-Lynne Hause (McPherson) - Posted by: Terry-Lynne Hause (Friend) on: Jan 30, 2014