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Walter Potrebka
March 15, 2017
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<div itemprop="description">Walter Potrebka <br>January 3, 1927 – March 15, 2017 <br> <br>On Wednesday, March 15, 2017, CFRY 920 A.M. lost a life-long listener. Walter Potrebka, born on January 3, 1927, died suddenly at the age of 90 after a fulfilling life dedicated to family and farming. Walter leaves behind nine children, 21 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and sisters, Anne and Tara, (Olga). He is preceded in death by his two brothers, John and Steven, sister Marie, and his parents, Alex and Katherine. <br>Walter was born on the family farm in Sunville, and spent most of his life farming in the Glenella area. Walter also made a part-time home in Winnipeg so his children could attend school there. He later retired on a farm in Saint François Xavier, where his large family enjoyed gatherings, hunting, exploring and gardening. Walter spent his last few years enjoying his time with his new friends at Sturgeon Creek II Retirement Residence in Winnipeg. <br>Walter took pride in teaching his family about farming and ensuring that we would never forget his favourite stories. In his later years, he shared his wisdom in the garden, offering tips on planting potatoes, growing mile-high corn, and playing music to the wild animals so they were too busy dancing to bother eating anything that he was growing. <br>A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue followed by a short reception. Interment will take place at the Sunville Cemetery near Glenella, MB. at 2:30 p.m. with a reception at the Glenella hall at 3:30 p.m. <br>Donations in Walter’s name can be made to the St. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Sunville Church at Box 393 McCreary MB, R0J 1BO, in lieu of flowers, please hug a farmer. <br></div>