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JACOB (JAKE) GERALD GOERTZEN
Born: Dec 22, 1943
Date of Passing: Feb 13, 2023
Offer Condolences or MemoryJACOB (JAKE) GERALD GOERTZEN
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jake on February 13, 2023, at Holy Family Personal Care Home in Winnipeg. Jake was born in Selkirk on December 22, 1943.
Jake was predeceased by his parents, Sarah, Abram (Winnie), sisters, Sadie, Gwen, and his beloved wife Bonnie (2016).
Jake leaves to mourn him his son Aaron (Diana); grandkids, Harrison and Taylor; granddog Rezzy; brothers, Bill (Linda), Neil (Cecile), Abe (Corinne); sisters, Ann, Eleanor, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Dad left home at a young age and moved to Winnipeg where he drove delivery truck for City Bread. After a few years, he moved back to Selkirk and went to work at the Selkirk Enterprise where he ran the printing press. He later worked at Abex, Selkirk Rolling Mill, Moore’s Plumbing, Sokey’s Plumbing and in 1985 began installing flooring for Curtis Carpets in Winnipeg. Dad met Mom around 1969 and they started dating in 1970. They were married on May 19, 1973 and would have celebrated their 50th anniversary this year.
Dad loved sports, he played and coached both hockey and ball in Selkirk for years. He enjoyed golf, curling, camping and fishing. Him and Mom loved spending time with family and friends. They especially enjoyed their summers at Spruce Sands where they made many friends over the years there.
In keeping with Dad's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at Gilbart Funeral Home in Selkirk at 1:00 p.m. Friday April 14, 2023. For those who wish to join the family for a short graveside service it will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023 St. Clements Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made online or mailed to, Lubov SSMI Foundation care of Holy Family Home, 165 Aberdeen Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2W 1T9.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 01, 2023