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MANFRED HARALD JAGER
Born: Jul 09, 1934
Date of Passing: May 31, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMANFRED HARALD JAGER
In sorrow we announce the passing of husband, father and grandfather, Manfred Jager, at the age of 90 years.
Manfred was born in Berlin, Germany, on July 9, 1934, to Herbert Jager, a successful concert pianist, and Lily Soren, a stage actress. His twin sister survived only three days. He attended a boarding school which was disbanded during the early years of the Second World War and he spent the war years with his parents in Berlin. He graduated from the Free University of Berlin and immigrated to Canada in 1956.
Once in Winnipeg, he worked as a reporter with a German language newspaper, Der Nordwesten. In 1960 he joined the Winnipeg Tribune, and 10 years later, the Winnipeg Free Press. He was medical reporter and, for a few years, was part of the Press Gallery of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly. For ten years, he was a member of the Canadian military reserves (1979 to 1989) when discharged he held the rank of Captain. He ended his journalism career at the end of the century, retiring from the Free Press December 31, 1999. He was accompanied by a lone piper as he left the Free Press building for the last time.
Manfred had many interests in his life. He loved classical music and was a contributor to local radio with many special and rare recordings. He and Mary had favourite travel spots in England and Western Canada, including stops to view trains at every opportunity. He always had several books near him and flipped to his favourite pages often.
Manfred is survived by his wife, of 40 years, Mary, his daughter, Shannon (Alan) and grandsons, Connor and Thomas.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 a.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 521 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 14, 2025
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Dear Mary. I am very sorry to hear of Manfred’s passing. I miss my invigorating intellectual chats’ with him. He was a mensch! I hope you are well. Jonathon Werier - Posted by: Jonathon Werier (Doctor) on: Jul 29, 2025
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I was sorry to read about Manfred's passing. Manfred was a long time friend of my late dad and former free press writer, Tom Oleson, and was a staple in our household throughout my childhood. Manfred's friendship meant an immense amount to my dad and I know he will be deeply missed by all those blessed to know him. - Posted by: Katie Oleson (family friend) on: Jul 21, 2025
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Sadly we didn't see the notice before the service or we would have been there Mary. Margaret had more knee surgery in June and things were hectic. I was so sorry to hear of this. We spent many happy hours together at restaurants before WSO concerts, where Manfred and I could reminisce about our days as ink-stained wretches. We will be making a contribution in his name to the WSO. Our love and best wishes Scott and Margaret - Posted by: Scott and Margaret Edmonds (Friends) on: Jul 10, 2025
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Manfred sat across from me in the newsroom on Mountain from the time we moved in until he retired. I shall remember him for his kindness and his grace. When he retired, he passed on a memento from his days as a journalist and I passed it on, as promised, when I retired. It was a small stone that he called the Newsroom Rock. We enjoyed many lunches together in his retirement when we would get together with our other colleagues. I shall always remember his story of the delight he and other children took with the chocolate bars the Allied soldiers handed out when they took Berlin and, of course, the account of his uncle’s role in the failed attempt to end Hilter’s life when the Furher’s own officers tried to assassinate him during the Second World War. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Alexandra Paul (Freep colleague and lunch friend) on: Jun 20, 2025
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I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MANFRED'S PASSING. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO SOME OF OUR BROADCASTERS AT CJNU FM RADIO AND PERSONALLY GAVE ME A LOT OF EXCELLENT MUSIC WHICH GREATLY ENRICHED OUR LIBRARY. I ENJOYED OUR STIMULATING CONVERSATIONS, WITH OUR TEA, AT MCNALLY ROBINSON's OVER THE YEARS. TAKE CARE, MARY. Susan Hamilton - Posted by: SUSAN HAMILTON, CJNU FM RADIO STATION (FRIEND) on: Jun 18, 2025
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Mary, My condolences on the passing of Manfred. I have fond memories of the many New Year’s Eves we spent together at our home ringing out the old and bringing in the new. Rest in peace and rise in glory my friend. - Posted by: Dorothy Young (Friend) on: Jun 14, 2025
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I spent several wonderful years in the late 1970s as a reporter and then Business Editor at the Free Press. One of the great joys was knowing and learning from Manfred. He was always generous and willing to help/teach. Although not mentioned in the obituary I remember Manfred's reporting on labour issues. His reporting was always fair, accurate and insightful. Both Management and Unions respected him. No easy task in the midst of a strike but Manfred was always welcome at Union HQ or owner's offices. -30- Manfred! - Posted by: Sheldon Bowles (Free Press Friend) on: Jun 14, 2025