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Walter Loewen

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Walter Jacob Loewen died Feb. 13, 2011. He was born Sept. 17, 1924 in Waterloo, Ont. to Jacob J. and Agatha Loewen. When he was 3, the family moved to Moore Park, Man. In 1940, they began farming near Justice, Man. Walter was baptized into Justice MB Church in 1943. He married Agnes Penner June 19, 1954. Walter was very active in the Justice church, as a pastor for 14 years, as well as Sunday school teacher, choir director, and member of the Gideons. In 1981, Walter and Agnes purchased Evangel Book Store in Brandon, renaming it The Lighthouse. Predeceased by 1 sister, Walter is mourned by Agnes; children Marlene (Bill) Lecuyer, Laura (John) Downing, Judy (Brad) Dick, Albert (Kim); grandchildren; 4 siblings.

  • Birth: September 17, 1924
  • Birthplace:
    Waterloo, Ontario
  • Death: February 13, 2011
  • Parents:
    Jacob J. and Agatha Loewen
  • Married:
    Agnes Penner, June 19, 1954
  • Family:
    Predeceased by 1 sister, Walter is mourned by Agnes; children Marlene (Bill) Lecuyer, Laura (John) Downing, Judy (Brad) Dick, Albert (Kim); grandchildren; 4 siblings.
  • Baptism:
    Justice MB Church, 1943