Peter Isaac Friesen

Obituary

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Peter Isaac Friesen, loving husband, father, and Opa. Peter passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at Tuxedo Villa Extendicare, Winnipeg, MB., shortly before his 95th birthday.

Peter is survived by his daughter Elfrieda (Brian) Bergen and their children: Scott, Marc, and Jason; son Ken (Bonita) and their children: Katelyn and Halie; sisters-in-law: Betty Friesen and Helen Friesen; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Peter is predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Tina Friesen (nee Schellenberg); his parents: Isaac Peter and Maria Friesen; siblings: Johnny, Mary (Cornie) Esau, Agatha (Helmut) Rempel, George, and Jack (Ann).

Peter was born in Ste. Elizabeth, Manitoba in 1925. He moved to Winnipeg where he earned numerous teaching degrees and certifications and taught in the public school systems of Southern Manitoba and Winnipeg for 33 years. Peter was proud to be a teacher and, even after he retired, was steadfast in his mission of educating, and encouraged his grandchildren to expand their education and keep on learning.

Peter’s Christian faith and faith community were of utmost importance to him. He became a member of Sargent Avenue Mennonite Church in Winnipeg in 1955, remaining very active in that community for the rest of his life.

A private celebration of life, for immediate family only, will be held on Monday, October 19, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. A slideshow of memories of Peter’s life will begin 15 minutes prior to the service. Please visit the Birchwood website for details on joining the family for a livestream.