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WILHELM GORTEMAKER
Born: Oct 17, 1945
Date of Passing: Apr 28, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILHELM (BILL) GORTEMAKER October 17, 1945 - April 28, 2015 With sadness, his family announces that Bill Gortemaker was called home to his Lord and Saviour on April 28, 2015, at the age of 69. Bill leaves behind his wife of 39 years, Grietje; nine children: David (Teresa), Theodore (Vanessa), Allan (Jessica), William (Shawna), Alisa (Kenneth), Celia (Brant), Edward, Irene (Daryn), and Peter; 19 grandchildren; father-in-law Gerry Kuik; siblings Roelof (Nellie), Jan (Jannie), Alex (Monique), Willie (Sytze), Alie, and Frea Vos; siblings-in-law Fenny, Davida (Bruce), Henrietta (Bill), Jake (Carolyn), Ben, and Anita (Allan); many nephews and nieces. Bill was predeceased by his parents Egbert and Grietje, mother-in-law Johanna Kuik, and daughter Amy. Bill was born and raised in the Netherlands. In 1968 he immigrated to Canada, settling in Hamilton, Ontario, where he met Grietje. In 1975 they moved to Winnipeg where they were married and were blessed with a large family. In Winnipeg Bill began his 39 year career with Premier Printing, where he eventually became a partner and president. Bill loved the Lord and was an active member in the church. He was also deeply involved in promoting Christian education and Christian engagement in the public square. Visitation hours will be held, Deo Volante, on Monday, May 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Green Acres Funeral Home, Hwy. #1 East at Navin Road, Winnipeg. The funeral service will be held, Deo Volante, on Tuesday, May 5, 11:00 a.m. at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 653 Knowles Ave., Winnipeg, with interment to follow immediately at Green Acres. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cornerstone Christian Care Society, PO Box 367, Carman, MB R0G 0J0. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Hwy. #1 E at Navin Road, Winnipeg, MB (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 01, 2015
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I see Christ likeness in him as he is a humble man. Very good memory on my passage in Winnipeg for 6 months back in 2008. - Posted by: Narindra (Brother in Christ) on: Sep 08, 2018
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Unfortunately, I just came to learn of Bill's untimely demise today. Bill had been a kind and considerate man. His passing will be filled with grief and sadness to all his family members, colleagues and friends. May he be in the safe hands of our Almighty. You will be in our prayers, Bill. Sincerely, Harry of IA Securities - Posted by: Harry Ong (Investment Advisor) on: May 26, 2015
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We too have many wonderful memories. I knew Bill in in our industry. I was blessed just as so many others who had the fortune to meet Bill. Firm but fair and you could always feel Bill's good will whenever we had occasion to talk or meet. Bill gave of his time freely and lived his business life keeping high standards few will reach. I will always cherish my memories of you Bill. Thank you for being so kind to me. To Grietje and the entire Gortemaker family I offer my sincerest condolences at such a sad time. Heaven has gained an angel. To the rest of us Bill has left a huge hole. God bless you Bill, we shall always remember. - Posted by: Nick Howard () on: May 15, 2015