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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
STUTZKE, Hans Karl Franz - passed away peacefully on February 24, 2014. He was predeceased by his son Bernd (Bernie), and is left to mourn his passing by his daughter Sonja, daughter-in-law Judy, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and his dear and long-time friend Trudy. Hans was born in a small village on his grandfather's farm close to Gumbinnen in East Prussia, a former state of Germany. This is where Hans grew up and received his education. At age 17, Hans joined the Navy and served in the North Atlantic. Following the war, Hans worked in Oberstdorf, Kaiserslautern, Montreal, Portage la Prairie, and for the last 40 years of his career (before retiring in 1999) at the St. Regis Hotel in Winnipeg. Hans enjoyed playing Skat and dancing with all his friends at the German Club, where he was a proud and active member. Hans loved his summers at Hillside Beach and his winter visits to Puerto Vallarta. A Memorial service will be held for Hans on Friday, March 7 at 2:00 p.m. at Abundant Life Lutheran Church in East St. Paul, 3486 Raleigh Street (half km North from Hoddinott). May he rest in peace. (The Winnipeg Free Press 01 Mar 2014)
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