Walter Dutka

He was born April 9, 1932 in Selkirk Manitoba and married Marion on December 20th, 1972. As a certified mechanic, he managed a Texaco service/auto repair station in Winnipeg for 17 years and always made himself available if there was anything mechanical to be fixed.

Walter was predeceased by his mother Mary, father Steve and brother Jerry as well as by his loving wife Marion in 2013. Left to celebrate his memory is stepson Nick Perrin and wife JoAnn, grandchildren Mark Perrin and Amber (Perrin) David as well as great grandson Milo and niece Angie (Prefontaine) Bannatyne.

Wally always enjoyed a good joke. As a teenager he was active in Army Cadets. He loved planes and became certified as a recreational small plane pilot. He enjoyed playing the accordion and loved fishing and boating.

Honorary pallbearers are Mark Perrin, Amber David, Eddy Przednowek, Mel Belieck, John Fritschik and Bob Nowlan.

“There’s a gift in life we cannot buy. That’s very rare but true. It’s the gift of cherished memories – like the ones we have of you.”

Viewing will take place on Friday, March 28 from 7:00pm -8:00pm at Klassen Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Klassen Funeral Home. Burial to take place in Swan River at a later date.