John J. Dueck died Jan. 13, 2010. He was born Mar. 29, 1923 in Orenburg, Russia to Jakob and Katherina Dueck. The family immigrated to Canada in 1926, settling on a farm in Coaldale, Alta. John married Elvira Kornelsen July 25, 1948, and they shared their life of love for almost 62 years. John’s open home and open heart were always available to his family. After retirement, John and Elvira moved into town, but John continued to make trips back to the farm to help and observe the activity there. He accepted Christ at 11 and was baptized into Coaldale MB Church as a teen. His matter-of-fact walk with the Lord was evidenced by his willingness to serve whatever he was called, whether singing in the choir, leading Bible study, serving in church leadership, or helping a neighbour. Predeceased by 3 siblings; John is mourned by Elvira; children Edgar (Ruth), Arthur (Sharon), Natalie (Harold Warkentin), Alvin (Janet), Marvin (Shannon), Rodney (Lisa), Renita (Bill Hamm), Carl (Jennifer), Emery (Sharon), daughter-in-law Mona Dueck; 29 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 3 siblings.
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