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Peter Poetker

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Peter Poetker died June 27, 2010. He was born Feb. 13, 1928 in North Easthope, Ont. to Henry and Helen Poetker. He grew up in New Hamburg, Ont. and helped run the farm at a young age due to his father’s illness. Peter became a Christian at an early age and was baptized in the Nith River in New Hamburg. Peter married Elfrieda Mathies July 22, 1950. In 1988, they became charter members of Glencairn MB Church, Kitchener, Ont., and remained committed and active there. Peter was a butcher and enjoyed bowling and singing in the Jubilation Male Chorus. Predeceased by 3 siblings, Peter is mourned by Elfrieda; children Susan (Fred) Wiens, Judy (John) Biffis, Paul (Ruth); 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 5 siblings.

  • Birth: February 13, 1928
  • Birthplace:
    North Easthope, Ontario
  • Death: June 27, 2010
  • Parents:
    Henry and Helen Poetker
  • Married:
    Elfireda Mathies, July 22, 1950
  • Family:
    Predeceased by 3 siblings, Peter is mourned by Elfrieda; children Susan (Fred) Wiens, Judy (John) Biffis, Paul (Ruth); 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 5 siblings.
  • Baptism:
    Nith River, New Hamburg, Ontario