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Don Nachtigall
January 14, 2017
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<div itemprop="description">Don Nachtigall <br>Sadly our Dad, Don Johnston Nachtigall, passed away on Saturday, January 14th. Dad was born October 18th, 1934 in Steep Rock, Manitoba. In his late teens, he moved to Winnipeg where he started work at Searle Grain Elevators. He eventually found a job working at Manitoba Pool Elevators where he worked until his retirement. <br>Dad married our Mom, Lois, in July of 1965. They had 4 children together. Dad enjoyed the outdoors. We all have great memories of camping at Steep Rock long before it became a Provincial Park. Back then you could throw a pickerel rig in and come up with 2 fish on your line. It was easy to catch your limit, and we always did. In his later years, we did the fish catching and Dad would get a big smile on his face as he enjoyed his meal of fresh pickerel. He also enjoyed the horse races. Often, when we were kids, we would head to the Assiniboine Downs for a day of racing. Our Dad enjoyed many sports. He was a great curler and enjoyed a competitive game of horseshoes. Dad loved a cold beer and a game of cards. His day wasn’t complete unless he played his game of hearts on the computer. He enjoyed watching the Winnipeg Jets. <br>Our Dad was a very easy going man. It didn't take much to make him happy. He was kind, caring and soft spoken and never had a bad word to say about anyone. He was just a great guy. <br>Left to remember our Dad is his wife of over 50 years, Lois, their son Darren (Sherry), son Steve, daughter Susan (James) and son Scott. He was known as Papa to all his grand kids. They are Kelly, Josh, Jeremy, Matt, Joel, Jason, Markus and Emma. He is also survived by his sisters Arla and Bernice and his brother Grant (Dawn). He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. <br>Don/Dad/Papa you will be greatly missed. There is a hole in our hearts that will be hard to fill. We love you so much. Until we meet again…. <br>As per Dad’s wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no formal funeral service. <br>In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Winnipeg Humane Society. <br></div>