JACOB (JAKE G) DUECK

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JACOB (JAKE G) DUECK

With family by his side, Jake G Dueck, passed away peacefully at Eastview Place in Altona, Manitoba, on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at the age of 85 years.
He was predeceased by his parents, Gerhard and Elisabeth Dueck, and all of his siblings and their spouses except for one sister and two sisters-in-law.
He also leaves to mourn his wife of 63 years, Helen (Stoesz) Dueck of Altona; daughter Gail (John) Sawatzky; granddaughter Joni (Andi) Fuchsmeier; son Brad (Phyllis) Dueck; granddaughter Sharlyn (Shea) Durston, great-grandchildren, Taylor, Caleb, Madison, and Emily; grandson Justin (Larissa) Dueck, great-grandchildren, Jayme, and Micah; grandson Eric (Evelyn) Dueck and many nieces and nephews.
Jake grew up on a farm in Altbergthal, one of 13 siblings, two of which passed away at a very young age. He attended the country school in Altbergthal until grade eight and spoke often of playing baseball and hockey against other schools in the area. After completing grades 9 and 10 via correspondence, he attended the MCI for grade 11.
Jake married the love of his life, Helen Stoesz, on September 29, 1957. Jake and Helen enjoyed working, playing, and travelling together throughout their lives. Their support for each other's life's passions was evident.
Faith in God was important to Jake. He was baptized in 1957, and was a lifelong member of the Bergthaler Mennonite Church of Altona being active and serving in a number of capacities.
Jake spent all of his working life at Friesens Corporation and made a significant contribution to the company during that time.
Besides work, he was also active in the community serving on a number of committees and boards, some of which to note:
• Served 10 years on the Board of Directors at the Altona Credit Union.
• Served 11 years on the Board of Directors at Red River Valley Mutual Insurance, 9 of those as president.
Jake was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching baseball, hockey, and golf among others. He also enjoyed league curling and golf, even playing golf into his 80s.
After Jake retired he and Helen enjoyed traveling and spending the winter in the southern United States. They also enjoyed a number of bus tours together.
In 2017, Jake was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsonian syndrome. His health declined steadily and in June of 2018, he was admitted to Eastview Place where he lived until his passing. He enjoyed the programs presented by the various churches and groups that came to Eastview Place and also got to know some of the staff quite well. The family would like to thank the staff at Eastview Place for their care for Jake.
Jake's family would like to thank family and friends for your prayers, gifts of food and flowers, and expressions of concern during this time. Also Pastor Mark for the visitations. Thank you to Trevor at Wiebe's Funeral Home for your caring, kindness, and professional service during our time of need. The family would also like to thank Friesens Corporation for flying their flag at half-staff in acknowledgement of Jake's contribution to the company.
In memory of Jake, donations can be made to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank or the Parkinson's Society of Canada.

Wiebe Funeral Home Altona
in care of arrangements
www.wiebefhaltona.com

As published in The Carillon on Jul 08, 2021