John Waldner

Obituary

John Waldner, 81, of Steinbach passed away peacefully at Bethesda Personal Care Home after a lengthy illness. John was born at Huron Colony to Jacob and Susanna Waldner, the fifth of seven children. He left the colony at 16 and lived mostly in Alberta for ten years. He returned at 26 and married Kate in 1971. Dad worked as manager of the Hog Barn for 40 years and really loved his job. They raised four children and felt led to leave the colony in June, 2002. Kate had been battling cancer and passed away on October 14, 2002. In 2009, he remarried Marge Bartel and have been married ever since.

He was predeceased by his parents, his three brothers, Jake (Justina), Reuben (Lana), Ben (Elizabeth), and also his first wife, Kate.

He is survived by his brothers Josh (Annie) and Levi (Clara); and sister Susanna.

His children are as follows: daughter Rina (Arnold), Katelyn (Brian), Anthony, and Edward. His son Patrick (Christine), Micaiah, Noah (Levanna), Emanual, Charis, Cyrus, and Bethany. His daughter Jeanette (Danny), Isaiah (Kaeziah), Ariyah, Coen; Danielle (Max), Tirzah, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Cassidy. His daughter Edith (Calvin), Alanna, Jesse, Emily, Leah, and Riley.

The viewing will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB., with a devotional at 7:30 p.m.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB.