Werner Peters
February 27, 1934 – November 15, 2018
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Werner Peters, of Winnipeg, MB passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at the age of 84.
He is survived by his wife Eileen (Dueck); his children Don, Dianne (David) and Gord (Judy); his four grandchildren, Olivia, Robert, Lauren and Ava; and his brother Bill (Lorna), and sister-in-law Jessie.
Werner was predeceased by his brother Vic.
Werner was born on February 27, 1934, to Bill and Annie (Giesbrecht) Peters, of Rabbit Lake, SK, and was one of three brothers. After growing up on the family farm, his first job was at Bank of Montreal, Battleford, SK. He took a radio/TV course at MTI in Winnipeg, where he worked at IBM for 17 years. After his marriage to Eileen (Dueck) in 1959, they moved to Thunder Bay, ON, where Don and Dianne were born. IBM transferred Werner to Winnipeg in 1967 and they moved to St. Andrews area where Gord was born in 1970. He worked as a Realtor for another 17 years, enjoying working with people. Werner enjoyed an active church life and regularly volunteered in the MCC thrift store. He had a passion for learning that inspired his children, never forgot his roots, and always put others before himself. He will be remembered by many for his friendship, compassion, patience, generosity and love of life.
Special thanks to the Renal Clinic staff at Seven Oaks Hospital and Peritoneal Dialysis Community Care staff, who all made Werner’s journey so much easier.
A celebration of Werner’s life will be held Monday, November 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at North Kildonan Mennonite Church, 1131 Roch St, Winnipeg, MB.
Donations in memory of Werner can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 452 Dovercourt Dr, Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1G4.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Werner Peters February 27 1934 November 15 2018..
Death notice for the town of: Steinbach, Province: Manitoba