Helmut is mourned and will be deeply missed by his children Vera (Michael Schulz), Harold, Walter (Karen); his grandchildren Michelle (Reinhard Penner), Christopher (Tricia) Schulz, Matthew and Kyra Netzel; his great grandchildren Eliana Penner, Ethan Penner, Ezra Penner, Noah Schulz, and Caleb Schulz. Helmut was predeceased by his wife Meta, daughter Rita (Alfred Doms), grandchildren Stephan Doms and Christian Doms. He is also survived by his brother Arthur Netzel, sister Lilli Makus, and numerous other family members.
Helmut was born September 29, 1926 in Mlinok, Ukraine of German ancestry. Helmut and Meta with first born daughter Rita immigrated to Canada in 1956. Dad was a very loving and devoted husband, father and Opa to his family. Dad had a very kind, humble, gentle spirit and had a good heart, and always showed his faith in our Lord Jesus. He was a generous man, always willing to help out and very hospitable, putting others first. Dad lived his faith, and was a great example for his children and grandchildren to follow. Dad enjoyed family time, picnics, and gardening at home and at his cottage at Grand Beach. Dad also enjoyed visits back home to Germany to see his daughter and her family. Dad enjoyed self-employment with his brothers in the furniture manufacturing industry, and thoroughly enjoyed his retirement.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Klassen Funeral Home, 1897 Henderson Highway, North of McIvor. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
Schlaf in himmLischer Ruh
Lieber Papa und Opa.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Peters Lutheran Church, 65 Walnut St. Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3G 1N9.
Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the Life. He who believes in me, though he may die, he shall Live. And whoever Lives and Believes in me shall never die.”
John 11:25-26
Thank you to the wonderful emergency staff at Victoria General Hospital for their kindness and their compassionate care.
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