Obituary of Wilhelmina "Minnie" Mitchler

The death of Wilhelmina (Minnie) Mitchler occurred at Rideau Park Personal Care Home on Saturday, November 12, 2011, Brandon, MB at the age of 92 years. Minnie was born on July 16, 1919 at Waldersee, MB. She married Henry Mitchler on May 23, 1943. Together they farmed for many years in Kelwood and Glenella Districts, before moving to Brandon in 1965. She took on babysitting jobs, as she had a passion for children. Minnie is survived by her children; Lorraine (Frank) Skinner, Alice (Terry) Polnik, Clarence (Terri), Norman (Mary); grandchildren Todd Davies, Reid Davies, Ryan (Kristin) Polnik, Kassie (Dallas) Polnik, Cara (Chris) Lake, Chad Mitchler, Shawn Mitchler; great-grandchildren Hayley, Easton and Tyson Polnik, Cadence and Sienna Lake. Minnie is also survived by her sister Dorothy (Frank) Quiring, brother Walter (Dorothy) Mauthe, and sisters-in-law Bertha Mauthe and Margaret Mauthe, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Henry, daughter Florence, parents Fred and Martha, sisters Helen and Katie, brothers Bill and Robert. A funeral service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 114 Ashgrove Blvd., on Friday, November 18, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jason Zinko officiating. Interment will follow at Brandon Cemetery. If friends desire, memorial donations can be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 114 Ashgrove Blvd., Brandon, MB, R7B 1E1 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 415-1st Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 2W8.