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DANIEL GEORGE KOLLESAVICH

Born: May 05, 1936

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DANIEL GEORGE KOLLESAVICH Dan was born on May 5, 1936 in Sturgis, SK. He passed away suddenly at his residence in Winnipeg. The family moved to Elma, MB in 1946. At age 11 he was a helper for the CN station agent and became proficient on the wire, using Morse Telegraph Code. In his career with CP Rail as an operator, station agent and train dispatcher he worked the territory from Thunder Bay, ON to Alberta. In retirement he did Morse Code demonstrations at railway museums and for various organizations and conversed with fellow telegraphers on the wire each night. He was secretary treasurer of the Winnipeg Chapter of the Morse Telegraph Club. Dan was also passionate about hockey and baseball. He coached his sons and later played in a senior hockey league with them. He also coached baseball and in 2010, Dan and his four sons were inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame. He umpired baseball in Winnipeg for over 20 years. Dan spent many years at the cottage. He loved the bush, and time spent on the lake. He is survived by his wife Janet, sons Jim (Jeanne), Jerry (Cate), John (Elsa), and Rob (Paulette); grandchildren: Jonathan (Olya) Tatiana, Dylan: Olivier (Christine) Jacob, Benjamin: Mathew (Jess) Alexis: Stephanie: Michael (Jenn) Raven: Carolyn: Brooke: Jason: Rachel: Justin: Jacquelyn. Donations in Dan's name would be appreciated by: Lake of the Woods Railroaders Museum, PO Box 832, Kenora, ON P9N 1L9; Manitoba Baseball Association Hall of Fame, 111-D Gilmour St., Morden, MB R6M 1N9; Elmwood Giants Baseball Club Corp., 451 Widlake St., Winnipeg, MB R2C 1K2. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Klassen Funeral Home. Interment to follow. KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 HENDERSON HWY. 204-338-0331 Condolences may be sent to www.klassenfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 22, 2016

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

  • During the 50's Dan and i worked as telegraph operators on the Kenora division of the cpr....I resigned from the railway in 1960 so we were not in contact with each other for several years....however when the railway museum began in KENORA...Dan was a big part of its operation and invited me to assist with the telegraph on special occasions.i.e. railway days etc., He also invited me to help out in Winnipeg on demonstration occasions..We continued to maintain e/mail contact nd i truly enjoyed his reflections on the past and items of railway memorabilia...He loved his job and he loved people...He will be missed. - Posted by: john bowiec (co/worker and friend) on: Apr 21, 2016

  • Thinking of you and your family, Jan. - Posted by: Fay Jelly (friend) on: Apr 02, 2016

  • Our condolences to Dan's family. His sudden passing was a shock to us all. His energy and zest for life in all the interests he had were unmatched. He had sent us his busy itinerary leading up to our 2016 Halifax Convention where we planned to present him with a Certificate commemorating 50 years membership in our Canadian Association of Train Dispatchers and Rail Traffic Controllers (CATD/RTC). He will still be with us in conversation and memory as we honour his passing at this convention. - Posted by: Leland Harms (President CATD/RTC) on: Mar 25, 2016

  • We are saddened by Dan's passing. I will miss our telephone conversations - all about telegraphy and railroading, of course. It was always a pleasure to share with him. With sympathy to you all. Gerry Gatey (Virden) - Posted by: Gerry Gatey (fellow CPR telegraph operator in the 50s & 60s. Most recently a member of the Morse Club) on: Mar 24, 2016

  • Enjoyed talking with him about trains and cottaging as a member of the Winnipeg Rail Museum. - Posted by: Doug Moberg () on: Mar 24, 2016

  • Mr. and Mrs. Kollesavich were always big supporters of the Elmwood Giants baseball club. Mr. Kollesavich enjoyed having the players at his home where for hours we would talk about baseball over a cold beer. He always made the players feel welcomed to a point that the Kollesavich's home was like the Giants clubhouse. On any given Saturday after practice, there could be anywhere from 2 to 20 players in the back yard listening to Mr. Kollesavich talk about baseball, small towns and of course CPR. I would like to thank Mr.Kollesavich for his kindness and he will be remember always. - Posted by: Ken Kulcsycki (Friend) on: Mar 23, 2016

  • Dan & Jan have always been such welcome faces in the community. Thank you for your kindness, and smile always. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending love & light. - Posted by: Jai-Len Voyer (Siwak) (Friend) on: Mar 22, 2016

  • We only had the pleasure of meeting your Dad/husband on Mar 12/16 at my Father's 80th birthday party. We were so happy that he could attend. Our Dad always spoke very fondly of Dan, and their long telephone conversations. We are so very sorry for your loss. He seemed to be such a lovely man....we are very happy he and our Dad got to have one more visit. Take care....Graham Stewart's family - Posted by: Sandy Glover (friend) on: Mar 22, 2016

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