PETER WINNEMULLER

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PETER WINNEMULLER September 5, 1940 - October 31, 2018 After a hard fought battle, surrounded by his family and bathed in the love sent to him from every corner of the globe, Peter reached out for the hand of his beloved granddaughter Thora, and she walked him home. One cannot put into a short obituary the many adventures of Peter. He endured many hardships - from spending three and a half years of his childhood in various Indonesian concentration camps, to moving to a new country as a refugee without knowing the language, to losing a grandchild, to living 23 years with Parkinson's Disease. Through it all he kept a positive attitude, worked hard, and maintained an adventurous spirit and a mischievous twinkle in his eyes. He tried to live by the Golden Rule, gave tirelessly of his time, stood up for those who couldn't stand up for themselves, treated people with respect, and knew the importance of humour. He was a wonderful husband to Hildur for 55 years, a dedicated father, a proud and often bragging Afi, and he was a loyal friend to many. His memory will live on through those his life has touched. His gifts have been passed on to his children and grandchildren. They will honour his memory by nurturing these gifts and sharing them. Peter was predeceased by his granddaughter Thora Einarson, his parents, Joseph and Alida Winnemuller, and Wilfred and Gerda Finnson, as well as many friends and family members with whom he now will join. He will be missed terribly by the love of his life, Hildur; children, Kim and Jeff Einarson, Duane and Diane Winnemuller, and Michelle and Paul Eramchuk; grandchildren, Avery and Kevin, Alida, Aidan and Soren; special family Richard, Aaron and Mina; siblings, Herman and Roberta, Corrie, Harry and Karen, Elly and Bob, Joyce and Stan, Rick and Sally; many in-laws, nieces and nephews and lifelong friends. Sincere gratitude to the staff at Tudor for the love and respect shown to Peter in his final months. Special thanks to Dr. Demsas for care and friendship. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel in Selkirk, Manitoba. In lieu of flowers, Peter requested donations be made to the Khartum Shrine patient transportation fund (1155 Wilkes Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3P 1B9) or Riverdale Place Workshop (Box 609, Arborg, MB R0C 0AO), or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences, pictures and videos may be left on his tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Nov 3, 2018

PETER WINNEMULLER Peacefully, on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the Tudor Personal Care Home, Peter Winnemuller, aged 78 years of Selkirk, MB, beloved husband of Hildur, passed away. Memorial service will be held on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk. Full obituary to follow in Saturday's edition. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Nov 2, 2018

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 02, 2018, Nov 03, 2018