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HENRY JACOB KROEKER

Born: Dec 28, 1943

Date of Passing: Dec 13, 2012

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HENRY JACOB KROEKER December 28, 1943 - December 13, 2012 Peacefully at home with Irene by his side, Henry passed away at age 68, after a very long courageous struggle with heart disease. Henry was predeceased by his father Peter Kroeker, mother Mary Kroeker, father-in-law Abram Krahn, sister-in-law Elfrieda (Krahn) Brownlee. Henry will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Irene (Krahn) Kroeker, children David and Deanna (Davis) Kroeker, Marilyn (Kroeker) and Chan Motlong, grandchildren Ethan and Justin Kroeker, Riah, CJ, and Joshua Motlong, sister Elsie (Kroeker) and Peter Janzen, brother Alvin and Mary (Unger) Kroeker, sister Elma (Kroeker) and Vern Neufeld, mother-in-law Nettie Krahn, in-laws Sue and Herman Hildebrand, Hilda and Albert Toews, Al Brownlee , Elsie and Jake Harms, and his many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Henry was raised in Grunthal, Manitoba. He grew up on the farm and at age 18 graduated from high school. He played many sports including football, baseball, and hockey throughout his school years and beyond. Henry married his high school sweetheart Irene, at the age of 22. He then began a lifelong career with Great West Life, with the exception of a four year period of time when Henry and Irene bought a restaurant and gas station in Grunthal. Henry devoted countless hours to his children. He coached hockey, ringette, and soccer. He enjoyed many years of camping trips and was often found playing outside with the kids. Henry loved hockey, golfing, backyard BBQ's, travelling, the Falcon Lake cabin, winter vacations and watching sports. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, wife, family and friends. One of his latest pastimes was to watch or get play-by-play texts from his grandchildren's hockey games. Henry took great pride in singing with the Mens' and Occasional Choirs at the First Mennonite Church. He served on the Reh-Fit Centre and Autumn House Seniors Home Help Boards for many years. Henry believed that his wife was the main reason for the longevity of his life. He always loved and appreciated Irene's homemade meals, beautiful gardens, caring nature and their well kept home. In an effort to maintain his health, Henry spent the past 25 years walking at the Reh-Fit Centre, and believed that the Centre and all of the support they provided, also was a contributing factor for him living as long as he did. Henry was always very grateful for the medical help he received over the years. The family would like to acknowledge Dr. David Breckman, Dr. Randolph Guzman, Dr. Shelly Zieroth and the staff at the Heart Failure Clinic, Dr. Peter Connelly, Dr. Alan Downs, and the staff at the Pace Maker Clinic for their dedication and genuine care for Henry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Reh-Fit Centre, 1390 Taylor Avenue Winnipeg, R3M 3V8, or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Manitoba, 6 Donald Street Winnipeg, R3L 0K6. A Viewing will take place at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main Street, Winnipeg, on December 19, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., with a short memorial service to take place at 7:30 p.m. with Pastor Mark Von Kampen presiding. Open to all family and friends. A Celebration of Henry's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. December 20, 2012, at First Mennonite Church, 922 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg. Signed First Mennonite Church parking lots are available east, west and north of the church.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 17, 2012

Condolences & Memories (13 entries)

  • We are saddened to hear of Henry's passing away. We trust that God will give you peace and strength to face the coming days and months ahead. Ernest has many happy memories of playing hockey together for several years with Henry and the Winnipeg/Grunthal men on the Grunthal Red Wings team. - Posted by: Ernest & Gwen Froese (friend/former hockey team mate) on: Dec 20, 2012

  • Meetings were rare but I do remember Henry and Irene making a much appreciated special effort to say hello when I returned to Winnipeg, sometimes on sad occasions as is this one. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Irene, and all your family. - Posted by: Ed Rempel (Friend from Grunthal days) on: Dec 19, 2012

  • I had the pleasure of meeting you both 5 years ago in Palm Springs. You are such special people and I am so sad for you Irene. I truly feel your loss. C~ - Posted by: Cheryl Look (friend) on: Dec 19, 2012

  • Love and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. - Posted by: Margaret and Larry Gluck (cousins) on: Dec 18, 2012

  • I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to all of you. - Posted by: Jeannie Marion (cousin) on: Dec 18, 2012

  • I'm sorry to hear about Henry's passing. I have very good memories of school days, sports, choirs, etc with Henry. I appreciated his sincerity and friendliness whenever I would meet him. Please accept our sincerest sympathies, Irene, and family. - Posted by: Andrew(Andy) Funk (Friend in school) on: Dec 17, 2012

  • We spent many a delicious meal around their table & lunches in Restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed their company. Henry defined what a gentleman is. His kind & gentle manner was a constant. We will miss him greatly. - Posted by: Lynn & Wally MacMartin (Friends) on: Dec 17, 2012

  • We were very saddened to hear of Henry's passing, he lived a truly blessed life with you Irene & children at his side....our thoughts and prayers are with you all & May God give you courage & strength in your time of sorrow! God Bless! - Posted by: Lucien & Monique Gobeil (acquaintance) on: Dec 17, 2012

  • We are so sorry to hear of Henry's passing. He was a kind and thoughtful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Irene. With deepest sympathies, Monica and Luis Reis - Posted by: Monica and Luis Reis (cousins) on: Dec 17, 2012

  • It is with great sadness that we heard of Henry's passing. We fondly remember many fun Grey Cup parties spent with Henry, Irene and many good friends. Rest in peace dear friend. Brian & Marilyn Lawrence, Kelowna - Posted by: Brian & Marilyn Lawrence (freind) on: Dec 17, 2012

  • Henry was a good man. A simple statement but one with a lot of meaning for me. In the many years I worked with Henry I found him to be trust worthy, conscientious, dedicated to doing the best job he could at whatever was asked of him. However, it was always obvious how important his family and his church were to him. He always spoke lovingly and respectfully of his wife and his children. He spoke with pride about the things they did and how grateful he was to have them in his life. In all the years I worked with Henry I never heard him speak badly of anyone. When he left GWL due to his health issues I know I wasn't the only one who missed him, and the essence of honourableness he brought to our work environment. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Henry from the daily lives of those who loved him. - Posted by: Dawn Vokey (Co-worker at GWL) on: Dec 17, 2012

  • We were so sorry to hear of Henry's passing. He was a true gentle soul, kind, and considerate. We were pleased to have known him and his family. - Posted by: Marguerite & Harold(Bud) Lindal (Friend) on: Dec 17, 2012

  • It is a very sad day. - Posted by: Darryl and Gerald Yackabowski (Life long friends) on: Dec 17, 2012

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