It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Fehr announce his passing on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the age of 77.
Peter and his twin sister Helen were born on March 1, 1948 to Peter and Helena Fehr in Winkler MB. The twins, with their younger brother John, grew up near Hochfeld and Osterwick. Peter was baptized in the Winkler Sommerfeld Mennonite Church on May 24, 1970. He married Helen Schmidt in the Altona Sommerfeld Mennonite Church on August 13, 1972. Peter and Helen lived in Winkler for the first year of their married life. Then they moved to Blumenfeld, where Peter farmed 40 acres, and they raised their three daughters Debra, Lynda, and Barbara. In 1989 they moved to Winkler.
Peter spent most of his working years at Triple E. He was lead hand in the mill for several years. But his favorite role was the years he spent operating a forklift, priding himself on the efficiency and finesse with which he could maneuver trailers and supplies.
Peter consistently lived out his faith as part of his everyday life. He was Sunday School teacher and song leader in the Reinland Sommerfeld Mennonite Church. And later in life he had a routine of watching a couple of his favorite Winnipeg-based preachers on TV each week. He willingly talked about spiritual subjects with anyone who wanted to take the time.
Peter’s health had long been a concern, and was part of the reason he moved his family off the farm. In 2000, he got a pacemaker. And in 2006 he had quadruple bypass surgery. His heart issues forced him to retire early (after ONLY 37 years at Triple E). In 2023 he suffered his third heart attack. There were many times his family thought they were saying their final goodbye to Dad, but in the end he died when they were not expecting it. He got sick with a chest infection near the end of last week, and went to see a doctor about the rattling in his chest on Monday morning. By that evening he was admitted to Boundary Trails Health Centre. His wife, and several of his children and grandchildren spoke with him in person and on the phone, and he was in good spirits and anticipating a restful night. A few hours later, his breathing deteriorated and, in spite of the efforts of hospital staff, his heart stopped for the final time. Peter will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Helen; children, Debra, Lynda (Bryan), Barbara (Darrell); grandchildren, Larissa, Kaylee (Abram), Alison; siblings, Helen (Frank), John (Alice); and numerous other family members and friends.
Peter was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Helena, and by 4 grandchildren.
Peter always had an encouraging word and a listening ear. In recent years he had a list of friends he needed to see at coffee time. When he lived on Royal Crescent he often lent his tools or his listening ear to his friends. When his sons-in-law joined the family and later when his grandchildren arrived he took a deep and personal interest in anything that mattered to them, including many pets, cars, and jobs.
Peter was the kind of man who tackled any project. As a young farmer he rebuilt an Allis- Chalmers tractor in his evenings and weekends. He built his daughters many special projects like a trampoline, Barbie house with furniture, desks made from cutoffs and scraps, shelving units, and much more. Whether it was a personal relationship or a tool in his garage, Peter always left things in better shape than he found them.
Memorial Donations in Peter’s name may be made to Boundary Trails Health Centre Foundation (palliative care).
Peter and his twin sister Helen were born on March 1, 1948 to Peter and Helena Fehr in Winkler MB. The twins, with their younger brother John, grew up near Hochfeld and Osterwick. Peter was baptized in the Winkler Sommerfeld Mennonite Church on May 24, 1970. He married Helen Schmidt in the Altona Sommerfeld Mennonite Church on August 13, 1972. Peter and Helen lived in Winkler for the first year of their married life. Then they moved to Blumenfeld, where Peter farmed 40 acres, and they raised their three daughters Debra, Lynda, and Barbara. In 1989 they moved to Winkler.
Peter spent most of his working years at Triple E. He was lead hand in the mill for several years. But his favorite role was the years he spent operating a forklift, priding himself on the efficiency and finesse with which he could maneuver trailers and supplies.
Peter consistently lived out his faith as part of his everyday life. He was Sunday School teacher and song leader in the Reinland Sommerfeld Mennonite Church. And later in life he had a routine of watching a couple of his favorite Winnipeg-based preachers on TV each week. He willingly talked about spiritual subjects with anyone who wanted to take the time.
Peter’s health had long been a concern, and was part of the reason he moved his family off the farm. In 2000, he got a pacemaker. And in 2006 he had quadruple bypass surgery. His heart issues forced him to retire early (after ONLY 37 years at Triple E). In 2023 he suffered his third heart attack. There were many times his family thought they were saying their final goodbye to Dad, but in the end he died when they were not expecting it. He got sick with a chest infection near the end of last week, and went to see a doctor about the rattling in his chest on Monday morning. By that evening he was admitted to Boundary Trails Health Centre. His wife, and several of his children and grandchildren spoke with him in person and on the phone, and he was in good spirits and anticipating a restful night. A few hours later, his breathing deteriorated and, in spite of the efforts of hospital staff, his heart stopped for the final time. Peter will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Helen; children, Debra, Lynda (Bryan), Barbara (Darrell); grandchildren, Larissa, Kaylee (Abram), Alison; siblings, Helen (Frank), John (Alice); and numerous other family members and friends.
Peter was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Helena, and by 4 grandchildren.
Peter always had an encouraging word and a listening ear. In recent years he had a list of friends he needed to see at coffee time. When he lived on Royal Crescent he often lent his tools or his listening ear to his friends. When his sons-in-law joined the family and later when his grandchildren arrived he took a deep and personal interest in anything that mattered to them, including many pets, cars, and jobs.
Peter was the kind of man who tackled any project. As a young farmer he rebuilt an Allis- Chalmers tractor in his evenings and weekends. He built his daughters many special projects like a trampoline, Barbie house with furniture, desks made from cutoffs and scraps, shelving units, and much more. Whether it was a personal relationship or a tool in his garage, Peter always left things in better shape than he found them.
Memorial Donations in Peter’s name may be made to Boundary Trails Health Centre Foundation (palliative care).