Bernard "Ben" Giesbrecht

Predeceased by his son David, parents Franz and Kathrina, sister Hilda and grandson Richard. He is survived by his beloved wife Susie of 65 years, their children Peter, Frank (Helen), Art, 5 grandchildren Tammy (Jimmy), Pam(Joe), Ken(Robyn), Wendy(Mike), and Dan(Ashley) and also 5 great grandchildren Julia, Alexander, Isla, Cyrus and Tessa. Also his Sisters Agatha (Ken), Margaret (Pete), Joyce(Stan), Gladys(Steve) and brother Frank(Julie).

Ben was born on March 10, 1927 in Horndean, Mb. where he lived on the farm until 12 years old. He then moved to Oak Point by horse and wagon where he farmed and later met Suzie in 1946 and were married in 1949. They moved to Winnipeg with their 4 boys in 1956, where he worked for the post office for 13 years, then Fruehauf trailers for 11 years as a shop foreman, during which he bought acreage and took up farming. Ben was a good mechanic and welder. He also loved to talk about the good old days telling many stories, and a few good jokes also. He loved camping, family vacations, fishing and snowmobiling. Ben and Susie liked to travel making a few trips to Hawaii, then spending 8 winters in Arizona.

Funeral services will take place on Tuesday October 21, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Green Acres Funeral Home Highway 1 East at Navin Road.

Special thanks to the Concordia Hospital staff and the North Kildonan Church for their special kindness and dignity given to Ben over the years.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Arthritis Society of Manitoba.