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Dennis Rach

Posted By Sobering Funeral Chapel On November 19, 2019 @ 3:43 pm In Obituaries | 53 Comments

1949 ~ 2019

On November 18, 2019, with his family at his side, Dennis peacefully passed away.

Dennis will be dearly missed by his wife of 51 years, Bernice; his daughter Tammy Adolph (Brian); his sons, David (Karen), Dietrich Brietfeld (Rachel) and Ernest Henderson.  He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Justin Hillier (Lisa), Jamie Giesbrecht (Ben), Sam and Ben Adolph, Ryan, Gabriel and Cody Brietfeld.  His great-grandchildren, Jayde and Micah Hillier, and Rylan and Renae Giesbrecht, were his pride and joy.

Dennis is survived by sisters, Beatrice (Ron McDougal), Betty (Lloyd Wyspianski) and Edith (Alfred Kiesman); sister-in-law Margaret; brother Allan (Marlene); as well as Bernice’s family and many, many nieces and nephews.

Dennis was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Mary Rach, his sister Irene Young (Bill) and his brother Lorne.

Dennis was born on April 20, 1949 and grew up in Glenmoor.  He moved to Winnipeg as a teenager where he worked construction.  Dennis and Bernice were married on May 25, 1968 and in 1978 they came back to their roots in Glenmoor where he resided for the remainder of his life.  Dennis was self-employed as an excavator and a trucker.  His passion was trucking both locally and long distance.

Dennis and Bernice raised their family as well as many foster children, two of which became their own.  He will be remembered for his humour and outgoing personality.  He had so many favourite nieces and nephews – you know who you are!

Quotes from his memoirs, “We traveled, we vacationed, we cruised.  We were very fortunate.”  “I drove over 2 million miles and never had an accident.  I was proud of that.”

Thank you to Dr. Partyka and all the staff at the Beausejour Hospital for their wonderful care and support. 

A celebration of Dennis’ life will be held on Saturday, November 23 at 11:00 a.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Ave. E., Beausejour, MB.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Beausejour Hospital TV Fund.

Love and laughter did not end with his death.

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Condolence from Dean and Donna Couvier on November 19th, 2019 4:16 pm

Bernice and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Dennis. Even though we hadn’t seen Dennis for years we still remember the good times we had with the hockey parents from David’s team. Dennis being one of those parents.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad and difficult time.
Sincerely,
Dean and Donna Couvier
Stonewall

Condolence from Bernice Rach on November 24th, 2019 10:20 am

Thank you so much for remembering and thinking of us. Bernice

Condolence from Wendy Plischke on November 19th, 2019 6:17 pm

So sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathies!

Condolence from Bernice Rach on November 24th, 2019 10:25 am

Thank you Wendy for thinking of us.

Condolence from Annette Vincent on November 19th, 2019 6:22 pm

Iam so sorry my friend Bernice for the loss of you sweet hubby Dennis.
God bless you and your family
Annette (pine falls buddy)

Condolence from Bernice Rach on November 24th, 2019 10:26 am

Thanky you Annette

Condolence from Arleen Berg (Leishman) on November 19th, 2019 6:49 pm

Bernice and Family
I was so sad to hear about your loss of your dear Dennis. He was such a hardworking person and enjoyed life. I will never forget the sound of Dennis’ heart laugh and his twinkling eyes
He made me feel so at home in Rural Bjour
May God wrap his loving arms around you and grant you comfort, hope and encouragement in the days ahead.
Peace
Pastor Arleen

Condolence from Bernice Rach on November 24th, 2019 10:28 am

Thank you Arleen

Condolence from Erwin & Lucille on November 19th, 2019 7:32 pm

We are so sorry to hear of Dennis’ passing. I am glad we had a chance to talk before we left. We cannot be there for the service, but our hearts and prayers will be there with you and the family through this difficult time.

Condolence from Bernice Rach on November 24th, 2019 10:30 am

Thank you. Yes, it was good too see you too and have a chance to talk before before you left.

Condolence from Steven Piotrowski on November 19th, 2019 7:38 pm

Dennis would always brighten up my day whenever I saw him in the clinic or the hospital. May he Rest In Peace. My prayers are with him and the family at this difficult time.

Steven Piotrowski.

Condolence from Dennis Rach on November 24th, 2019 10:33 am

Thank you Steven. You always bent over backwards to do the best for Dennis. I know how much concern you always had for him.

Condolence from Michelle Rosentreter on November 19th, 2019 7:56 pm

Dear Bernice and family
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. When we worked together at EGL I always admired your sense of family and knew Dennis was at the centre of it. Sending prayers and thinking of you.
Michelle Rosentreter

Condolence from Dennis Rach on November 24th, 2019 10:35 am

Thank you Michelle. I know how much you and Dennis loved joking around

Condolence from Kurt Zirk on November 19th, 2019 8:07 pm

Bernice & Family,
We are deeply saddened by your loss,
May our prayers guide his soul to our
Heavenly Father. Rest In Peace Dennis.
Sincere Condolences!

Kurt & Kathy Zirk
Calgary, AB.

Condolence from Bernice Rach on November 24th, 2019 10:36 am

Thank you Kurt and Kathy for you thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Ashley McLean (Marcinkow) on November 19th, 2019 8:29 pm

I am so sorry to hear this news. A very kind, loving man devoted to his family is how I remember him. Praying and thinking of you at this sad time.

Condolence from Bernice on November 24th, 2019 10:39 am

Thank you Ashley

Condolence from Patrick and Louise Lachance on November 19th, 2019 8:53 pm

Our sincere condolences to you Bernice and to your family. We have good memories of Dennis.

Condolence from Bernice Rach on November 24th, 2019 10:40 am

Thank you Patrick and Louise

Condolence from Megan cuthbert on November 19th, 2019 9:00 pm

Dave and Karen,
Sending my love through this difficult time, sorry for your loss. I hope your memories are a comfort to you in the days, months and years to come. I will be thinking of you both.

Condolence from Toy and Jack Heemskerk on November 20th, 2019 2:53 am

Dear Bernice and family,

We were shocked and so very sorry to learn of Dennis’ untimely death. We have so many good memories of Dennis. I can still see him at our kitchen table, Puddy wrapped around his neck, when we had early morning coffee. He was always in a good mood and loved to joke. And he loved his family, And I Remember our Canasta evenings together. So glad we still got to see you all a few years ago. That is how he will stay with us. We wish you strength to cope with your loss and are thinking of you.
Toy and Jack Heemskerk

Condolence from Val and ken sapiak on November 20th, 2019 1:33 pm

Auntie Bernice and family so sorry to hear about the loss of uncle Dennis. May it comfort you to know he is not suffering anymore and struggling to breathe. He was taken way to early. Remember all the wonderful memories you all have shared together. Rest in peace uncle Dennis. God bless you all.

Condolence from Bernice Rach on November 24th, 2019 10:53 am

Thank you Ken and Val. It. I’ll be thinking of you as well.

Condolence from Greg & Clara Prokopchuk on November 20th, 2019 2:27 pm

Bernice, we are so sorry for your loss. God bless you as struggle through this difficult time.

Condolence from Bernice Rach on November 24th, 2019 10:50 am

Thank you Greg and Clara. It was good to chat with you a few weeks ago.

Condolence from Karen and Larrie on November 20th, 2019 5:16 pm

Bernice and family. So sorry to hear of Dennis’ passing. It was a real shock to us. Bernice, you and Dennis were the dynamic duo. Dennis was a great guy, lots of fun and great sense of humor. He will be missed. Sending you Bernice and yours lots of love and hugs. we are thinking of you all.

Condolence from Dennis Rach on November 24th, 2019 10:48 am

Thank you Jack and Toy. Yes I’ll aways remember our Canasta Evenings. It was so much fun.

Condolence from Bernice Rach on November 24th, 2019 10:54 am

Thank you Karen and Larrie

Condolence from Sandy Fuerst on November 20th, 2019 6:42 pm

Dear Bernice & Family
I am so sorry to hear of Dennis’s passing.
It was a shock to me. I’ll always remember Dennis’ smile and sense of humour. My thoughts and prayers are with you Bernice
and family at this time of your great loss.

Sandy Fuerst

Condolence from Bernice Rach on November 24th, 2019 10:55 am

Thank you Sandy

Condolence from Sandy Fuerst on November 20th, 2019 6:43 pm

Dear Bernice & Family
I am so sorry to hear of Dennis’s passing.
It was a shock to me. I’ll always remember Dennis’ smile and sense of humour. My thoughts and prayers are with you Bernice
and family at this time of your great loss.

Condolence from Bernice Rach on November 24th, 2019 10:56 am

Thank you Sandy

Condolence from Carolynn Puhach on November 20th, 2019 9:06 pm

I was friends with Tammy from kindergarten on Gemini in Winnipeg. I remember going out to visit in Beausejour. My first exposure to slaughtering chickens.
So sorry for your loss
Carolynn Kroeker (now Puhach)

Condolence from Tammy on November 23rd, 2019 6:03 am

How wonderful to hear from you, Carolynn. I hope farm life didn’t traumatize you too much.
~Tammy

Condolence from Kim & Wayne Voss on November 21st, 2019 10:54 am

Our Deepest Sympathies to Bernice and the family. Stay strong. . I have such fond memories of Dennis while I grew up in Greenwood. Heaven gained another Angel.

Condolence from Bernice Rach on November 24th, 2019 11:01 am

Thank you Kim And Wayne. It is always so good too catch up on things whenever our paths cross.

Condolence from Leonard and Betty Goritz on November 21st, 2019 3:37 pm

Bernice and family
Sorry to hear of Dennis passing. Whenever we attended your church functions, Dennis jokingly knew how to keep everyone entertained. And it came easy for him. We’re going to miss him.
Leonard and Betty Goritz.

Condolence from Dennis Rach on November 24th, 2019 11:04 am

Thank you Leonard and Betty. It will be good to chat with you again when I get back to our exercises.

Condolence from Wilf & Mildred Betker on November 21st, 2019 7:41 pm

Bernice, it is with heavy hearts that we express our sincere condolences to you and your family. You have lost your soul mate, but take comfort in all the wonderful memories that were made together. Only the Lord knows when the time is right, to say, “come with me” to a peaceful heavenly home where you will find tremendous peace and tranquility. Just knowing that others share your loss will give you strength to go forward. Peace be with everyone.

Condolence from Bernice on November 24th, 2019 11:07 am

Thank you Wilf and Mildred. So sorry I missed seeing you on Saturday. There were just to many people to get to see everyone.

Condolence from Ann & Gerald Graves on November 22nd, 2019 4:34 pm

Bernice and family; So sorry to hear of Dennis’s passing. He was a great guy, always so happy and friendly. Lots of fun when we curled and bonspieled at Bisset. A good customer, and we enjoyed when he dropped in to my office, just to chat, we enjoyed him. Ann & Gerald Graves.

Condolence from Bernice on November 24th, 2019 11:09 am

Thank you Ann and Gerald. Yes those days in Bisset will always be remembered for the good times we had.

Condolence from jane bialek on November 22nd, 2019 11:44 pm

Bernice,
my sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved husband Dennis.
Thank God for memories. “Nothing is so lonely as when it’s etched in stone.”
Jane Bialek (Olszewski) (BCI classmate)

Condolence from Vic & Lorraine Kowalke on November 23rd, 2019 3:28 pm

Bernice and family: Our hearts and prayers are with you! Although because of distances of our homes, the times we spent were far apart but special times, and, always talked about our meeting Dennis at Gull Lake so many years ago. His sincere sense of humor, and being right to the point will be missed.
Vic & Lorraine Kowalke

Condolence from Bernice on November 30th, 2019 9:08 pm

Thank you Vic and Lorraine. Be sure to drop n on me the next time you are visiting in the area. It was so wonderful to chat with you when you did stop by. Thanks again

Condolence from Dennis Rach on November 24th, 2019 11:11 am

Thank you Jane. Hope that we can get together again soon to catch up.

Condolence from Christine Schnellert on November 25th, 2019 11:04 am

Bernice and family,
I remember Dennis as a happy guy, always kind and helpful. I know that you both were very special to Mom and Dad. My deepest condolences.
Christine Schnellert

Condolence from Bernice on November 30th, 2019 9:12 pm

Thank you Christine. Your parents and your whole family was always very special to us as well.

Condolence from Sharon Stewart on November 25th, 2019 8:55 pm

Deepest sympathy Bernice & family
So sorry to hear of Dennis passing
I will always remember his hearty laugh, great smile & great sense of humour.
You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Sharon (Hemminger) Stewart

Condolence from Bernice on November 30th, 2019 9:14 pm

Thank you Sharon. Hope our paths will cross again so in Thalberg and we can catch up.

Condolence from Gerald Hawranik on December 2nd, 2019 9:44 pm

I am very sorry that Dennis passed. We always had our agreements and disagreements, but I always cherished what we shared. A truly great gentleman who was always true to his beliefs and his spirit. He always stood by his beliefs and defended them well. He was a great friend.

Gerald Hawranik

Condolence from Conard Hlady on December 23rd, 2019 3:02 am

I am so sorry to hear that Dennis passed Bernice
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
Conard Hlady

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