Gunter Flemke

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Gunter Flemke on January 14, 2026, at the age of 76 in Parkland County, Alberta.

He will be mourned by his friends and family, including his two children, Chris Flemke (Laurette) and Joy Flemke (Jonas); his three grandchildren, Terrell, Jessa and Finley; and his two sisters, Rita Flemke and Lillian MacDonald (Randall). He is also remembered by his best friend and business partner Deanna Gallant and her children, Luc, Jake, and Ben; his former partner Lynda James and her children, Mark(Sheeka) and Sian( Shawn); and his former wife Sharon Onciul (Vern), with whom he had Chris and Joy. He is predeceased by his parents, Emil Flemke and Lisbeth Flemke (nee Probst).

Gunter was born on May 17, 1949, in the village of Engelade, West Germany. He emigrated to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 1952 with his parents and older sister Rita. He graduated with a Bachelor of Theology from North American Baptist College in 1972 and went on to run many charitable organizations and fundraising foundations. In the late 1990s, he bought Everglades Special Care Lodge where he realized his life’s passion of advocating and caring for people with mental illness.

He loved the mountains and nature and enjoyed many years of watching farm animals, wildlife and the changing of the seasons on the family farm in McBride, BC.

He passed away peacefully in his sleep in the rolling hills of Alberta. We pray that he finds peace and rest in heaven.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on January 27, 2026

at Heatherdown United Church and Cemetery, 54031 Range Road 20, Lac St. Anne County, Alberta.

Refreshments and visits at 53215 RR21 after service. ALL WELCOME.