Jacob "Jake" Reimer

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jake Reimer on Monday, September 29, 2014 at the age of 86.

He is survived by the love of his life, Maggie, her family, brother John (Esther), sisters Katie Wiebe, Annie Kuhl, Marge Warkentin, Mary Klassen and several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents Cornelius P. and Aganetha (nee Klassen), five brothers, Cornelius, Peter, Frank, George and Bill and one sister, Nettie Pauls, several in-laws, nephews and one niece.

Jake was born on May 8, 1928 in the Winkler area. He spent most of his life in Winnipeg working as a caretaker and doing maintenance at several jobs including Regency Towers, Cumberland House, Southwood Green Townhouses and most recently at Brooklyn Community Center. He was also employed at Borger Construction as a Roller Operator.

Jake loved woodworking and made many weathervanes and bird houses. He love puttering around outside and could fix almost anything. He also enjoyed watching western movies with Maggie and listening to old country music.

Funeral service will be held at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Roland, MB.