Funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Monday February 21, 2022 at the Reinland Mennonite Church, Winkler with interment at Westridge Memorial Gardens. Public viewing will be from 1PM-8PM on Sunday at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler. If friends so desire, donations may be made in John’s memory to the Winkler Community Foundation designated to Gateway Resources Inc.
John Fehr
1950 ~ 2022
On Friday February 4, 2022, John Fehr, 71 of Morden, MB formerly of Winkler passed away from this life to his eternal rest.
John was the first born to Henry and Katharina (Tina) Fehr on March 3, 1950 in Winkler. He was baptized in the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church on May 30, 1993 by Pastor John Wiebe at the age of 43 years. On November 18, 2012 he transferred his membership to the Winkler Mennonite Church. John spent his childhood and early adult years in his family home in Osterwick. His school years, where he learned to do some basic reading and writing were accomplished at a special needs school in Winkler. From there, he moved on to a lengthy tenure of work at the Valley Rehab Center (now Gateway Resources) where he became very involved. From there, he had some short stints of work at Pizza Hut and Economy Foods before he found suitable and long-term employment at the Winkler Co-op Food store. Here, he found stability and took great pride in his work and position as “Cart Manager”. He was also found to be helpful to the senior shoppers by helping them take their groceries to their vehicles and then returning their carts to the shelter. He took great pride in being included in some board meetings and having input when the cart shelters were set up in the Co-op parking lot. As well, John had a special place in his heart for babies and small children. They brought a genuine smile to his face. As life goes, John also had some “special friends” in his life which inspired much joy but also caused great heartbreak when theses friendships were not able to continue. Aside from his work, John also liked to attend special events, one of which was weddings where he would arrive dressed to a “T” and do photography. Another highlight was when he took part in the Winkler parade. His sister, Helen needed to do her due diligence to decorate his bike with Canada flags and Coke emblems, to name a few. He had people in his life that gave him many hours of their time. John took residence in several different homes in Winkler and was pleased to say he was a “Winkler” man. Even though he lived in Morden for the last six months of his life, he was content with it but still requested a Winkler address. John was a patriotic person, and his mind was not easily changed. Even though John had positives in his life, he also had negatives. His life was not always easy as he had a difficult time understanding why things could not work out according to his plans. Understandably, this brought challenging phone calls and work for his parents, family and other helpers to address who tried to help him navigate life in a healthy way.
As a family we are grateful to the staff of the Valley Rehab Center, the Co-op staff, friends and his many behind the scenes faithful helpers. Thank you for acknowledging him which helped to make his day and give him purpose and joy and thus opened the door for him to be with people where he loved to be. Thank you to all those who touched John’s life in different ways. Thank you as well to Bishop Dave Penner and Wiebe Funeral Home.
John was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Tina Fehr and one niece, Ashley Bergen. He is survived by Tina and George Wiebe, Abe and Marge Fehr, Dave and Ann Fehr, Ike and Tena Fehr, Betty and Jake Bergen, Jake and Gerry Fehr, Annie Fehr, Mary and Abe Harder, Helen and Klaas Peter and their respective families.
Funeral service on Monday February 21, 2022 at the Winkler Reinland Mennonite Church with interment at Westridge Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, donations may be made in John’s memory to the Winkler Community Foundation designated to Gateway Resources Inc. Till we meet again, John when we will understand each other perfectly.
John Fehr
1950 ~ 2022
On Friday February 4, 2022, John Fehr, 71 of Morden, MB formerly of Winkler passed away from this life to his eternal rest.
John was the first born to Henry and Katharina (Tina) Fehr on March 3, 1950 in Winkler. He was baptized in the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church on May 30, 1993 by Pastor John Wiebe at the age of 43 years. On November 18, 2012 he transferred his membership to the Winkler Mennonite Church. John spent his childhood and early adult years in his family home in Osterwick. His school years, where he learned to do some basic reading and writing were accomplished at a special needs school in Winkler. From there, he moved on to a lengthy tenure of work at the Valley Rehab Center (now Gateway Resources) where he became very involved. From there, he had some short stints of work at Pizza Hut and Economy Foods before he found suitable and long-term employment at the Winkler Co-op Food store. Here, he found stability and took great pride in his work and position as “Cart Manager”. He was also found to be helpful to the senior shoppers by helping them take their groceries to their vehicles and then returning their carts to the shelter. He took great pride in being included in some board meetings and having input when the cart shelters were set up in the Co-op parking lot. As well, John had a special place in his heart for babies and small children. They brought a genuine smile to his face. As life goes, John also had some “special friends” in his life which inspired much joy but also caused great heartbreak when theses friendships were not able to continue. Aside from his work, John also liked to attend special events, one of which was weddings where he would arrive dressed to a “T” and do photography. Another highlight was when he took part in the Winkler parade. His sister, Helen needed to do her due diligence to decorate his bike with Canada flags and Coke emblems, to name a few. He had people in his life that gave him many hours of their time. John took residence in several different homes in Winkler and was pleased to say he was a “Winkler” man. Even though he lived in Morden for the last six months of his life, he was content with it but still requested a Winkler address. John was a patriotic person, and his mind was not easily changed. Even though John had positives in his life, he also had negatives. His life was not always easy as he had a difficult time understanding why things could not work out according to his plans. Understandably, this brought challenging phone calls and work for his parents, family and other helpers to address who tried to help him navigate life in a healthy way.
As a family we are grateful to the staff of the Valley Rehab Center, the Co-op staff, friends and his many behind the scenes faithful helpers. Thank you for acknowledging him which helped to make his day and give him purpose and joy and thus opened the door for him to be with people where he loved to be. Thank you to all those who touched John’s life in different ways. Thank you as well to Bishop Dave Penner and Wiebe Funeral Home.
John was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Tina Fehr and one niece, Ashley Bergen. He is survived by Tina and George Wiebe, Abe and Marge Fehr, Dave and Ann Fehr, Ike and Tena Fehr, Betty and Jake Bergen, Jake and Gerry Fehr, Annie Fehr, Mary and Abe Harder, Helen and Klaas Peter and their respective families.
Funeral service on Monday February 21, 2022 at the Winkler Reinland Mennonite Church with interment at Westridge Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, donations may be made in John’s memory to the Winkler Community Foundation designated to Gateway Resources Inc. Till we meet again, John when we will understand each other perfectly.