1950 ~ 2022
We the family, sadly announce the sudden passing of Glen Randall Klapprat, at the age of 72 on March 14, 2022.
Dad was born the third child of Fred and Hertha Klapprat and lived nearly his entire life in Whitemouth, MB.
Dad grew up knowing the value of hard work and family. Dad met mom, Marion (nee Lorentz) and they married in 1971. Together they grew their own family. Daughters; Jennifer (Vince) Staerk, April (Jody) Pierrepont, and Shawna O’Brien. Grandchildren; Matthew (Kira), Cassidy (Tyler), Andrew (Ryane), Keara, Corbin and Devan. Great granddaughter Allyria.
He is also survived by his sister Bernice (Duane), brothers Bob (Carole) and Larry (Brenda), numerous extended family members and friends. He was preceded by his parents and in-laws, brother in-law and infant grandson Oswald.
As a young man dad pursued the plumbing trade, and proudly grew his own business for 53 years, while farming alongside his family.
Through life he enjoyed traveling and sharing his adventures with everyone, but the place he was happiest was at Cooks Falls. He loved to share stories about his family and all his interests with everyone who visited there.
Dad would say “There are no strangers in life; just friends you haven’t met yet”. Each of you hold a special place in our hearts for having been a part of dad’s life.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 19 at 1:00 p.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour. If you choose to attend the service in the chapel we ask that you kindly wear a mask. The family asks that if you are experiencing illness that you respect your neighbor and participate in the service via Livestream. The livestream of the service can be accessed through the CISCO WEBEX app on your mobile phone or visit signin.webex.com/join on your PC. Enter the Meeting Number: 25521698599 and Password: sXTxJPKT293.
** Direct access to the livestream can be found here **
You may also choose to listen to the service by staying in your vehicles in the parking lot of Sobering Funeral Chapel and tuning your radio to 98.1 FM. There will be an opportunity to receive a memorial card and sign the guest register from your vehicles.
We kindly decline flowers, please consider a donation to Manitoba Brain Injury Association, 204-825 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1M5 or a charity of your choice.
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Kelly Broek
Marion, Jennifer, April, Shawna & Families,
I am so Very Sorry about the sudden passing of Glen. I know he will leave a big hole in each of your hearts. He was such a pleasant man, always smiling & always had something to chat about.
I am thinking & praying for all of you during this Very Difficult time. Cherish all the Special memories you have of him. Hugs & Love, Kelly & Tony & Family
Aurora
So very sorry for your loss. May memories of good times keep Glen close to you and forever in your hearts.
Praying for the family❤️
Carol Ans
To Marion and family, What a terrible loss to you and to all the community. Glen was one whom anyone could relate to for his friendly attitude and helping hand. He will be remembered and deeply missed by all who knew him. He was so proud of his kids and grandkids and My love and deepest condolences to you Marion and your family. With deepest regards Carol Ans.
Shanda and family
No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. I have the most incredible memories of Glen and will hold onto them forever.
You are in my thoughts and prayers, love you all!
xo
Cliff and Irene Rerick
Dear Cassidy and Tyler as new neighbors we express our prayers to you and your family, We New your grandpa and went to school with Bernice. He will leave a big spot open in your family so pray and stick together
Kim Korlak
Dear Marion, Jennifer April, Shawna and families. We are so very sorry for the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. We have very many fond memories of our family times together. Out thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kelvin and Kim Korlak, and Jan Border
Louise
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father/husband. Please know that I am thinking about you in your time of sorrow. Glen will always be in your hearts. Sending you tons of hugs and love!
Suzanne Campbell & Dean Meyers
My friend Shawna,
I am saddened to hear about the sudden loss of your dad. I consider my self fortunate to have had the pleasure of meeting you parents on a few occasions … what a lovely couple. Please accept our heart felt condolences.
Suzanne
Phyllis Barkman
My heart aches for you Marion and your family in the loss of Glen. I pray the Lord will comfort you in this very difficult time. Glen was always friendly wherever I would meet him. Love and hugs….
Phyllis Barkman
Perry Mazur
My deepest condolences to the whole family. May the fond memories provide you solace at this difficult time. Glen will be missed by many. Thinking of all of you. <3
Arleen Pluchinski
Marion, Jennifer, April, Shawna and families our deepest condolences to each of you. Glen will be missed by so many. If you were stuck with a plumbing problem one just needed to call Glen, he either had the part or had the answer and was always willing to help. May the memories that you hold stay close at ❤️ heart.
Arleen & Harry
George & Aletta Klepatz
We were sad to hear of Glens passing. Our hearts go out to Marion and the rest of the family. May your memories forever keep Glen in your hearts.
Jodi
To Marion.. Jennifer. April & Shawna
My sincere sincere condolences of hearing sudden passing of Mr.Klapparat. Was in shock when I heard. I enjoyed the many memories of birthday parties. Or sleepovers at Mr & Mrs.Klapparat.
He will be missed ..
Thinking of all the family at this time….
Jodi Slobodesky ( nee Lycar) & Wendall & Scott & Cera
Wanda Hartwich
Dear Marion and family.
I very sorry to hear about Glen passing away.
CharleneHood- Ashton
I am so sorry to read of Glen’s passing. He was a pillar of the community! I know he will be missed.
Dave White
One of my best memories of childhood was rowing the boat with Glen across the river to his Grandpa’s farm at Cook’s Falls. Glen was a wonderful guy and did so much for his family and community.
Mary and Stewart
So sorry to hear of Glenn’s tragic passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Les Rohrig
Dear Marion and family
Our sincere condolences to you and your family…..your memories will keep him with you always.
Les & Carey Rohrig
Scott Rookes
So sorry to hear of Glen’s passing. I only knew Glen for the past 8-9 years now but having spent many of my summer and fall weekends at Cooks Falls paddling with our local boating community, I can say that I always looked forward to sharing a chat or meal with Glen. Some weekends, there would only be Glen there, and we would chat for hours. He was always busy and always had time to help out with a broken part or a tool that might be needed. Glen was the best of the best, and we will miss him dearly.
Nadine Welz
I am so sorry and shocked to hear of Glen’s passing Marion. Condolences to you, your family, and to Glen’s siblings.
He was such a pleasant person to be around. I have some good memories of him. He will be missed.
My heart goes out to you.
Donna Los
My deepest sympathy Marion and family. So shocking , although haven’t seen each other in years I still think of you often. Take care of yourself
Kim Knopf
Dear Marion and your family
I am saddened to hear of Glens passing. My heart aches for you all. He had a heart of gold and was so willing to lend a helping hand wherever and whenever he could. May your memories comfort you at this time and always.
Kim Knopf
Elaine Cormier
Sorry for your loss Marion and family. He will be missed.
Adelle and Siggi Schuhmann
Jennifer and Marion,
Our deepest condolences! We are very saddened by the news of Glen’s passing. Our hearts go out you and all of your family.
Ed & Rowena Friesen
Dear Marion and family.
May God give you strength and comfort in this difficult time. Glen was such a kind friendly man. He was very much a part of the community and will be missed by all.
Lisa & Derek Honkey
Marion and Family
We are sincerely sorry to hear such tragic news. We always enjoyed visiting with Glen at Whitemouth and our family will greatly miss that.
Hugs to everyone,
Derek, Lisa, Brendan & Brooklyn Honkey
Corene Antle
Dear Marion, Jennifer, April, Shawna and your families –
My heart goes out to you in deepest sympathy. I am so very sorry to hear about Glen’s passing. I know you will miss him dearly and I pray you will find some solace in the happy memories you cherish in your hearts. And I echo the many sentiments already posted – Glen was a plumber you could always call on and he had a wide range of ideas to fix a wide array of problems.
Love and Hugs to You All, Corene
Hardy
Sorry to hear the passing of Glen deepest sympathy to you and family
Deb Melanson
Words are never enough. My heart and thoughts are with you all
Darlene Beeskau-Reimer
We were very saddened to hear of Glen’s sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Marion and family, and Glen’s siblings. May all your good memories help you through these difficult times.
Don & Darlene Reimer
Lorraine & Earl Henderson
Our deepest condolences Marion and family. Glen was a wonderful man and will be missed by the entire community. His smile and storytelling could make anyone’s day. We’ll miss him on the curling ice next season.
Cherish your wonderful memories and take care.
Donna
I have many fond memories of paddling at Cooks Creek and barn dances, always enjoyed chatting with Glen. He will be missed but remembered.
Carol Sokalski
Dear Marion, Jennifer, April, Shawna and families
I’m so very sorry to hear about Glen’s sudden passing. He was always so welcoming and I could feel that he had a big heart. I’m sending you all my deepest sympathies and prayers.
God Bless
Carol Sokalski
Kirsten DeMare & Albert Neyedli
Marion, April, Jenn, Shawna and families,
We are so incredibly saddened by your tragic loss. Glen was a wonderful man. Always cheerful, friendly, helpful, kind, the list goes on. Our community will miss him dearly. We can not imagine the loss you are all feeling right now, and hope you find some peace in all the memories you have built together throughout your lives. We send many hugs. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.❤
Kirsten & Albert
Irene
Condolences to Marion, Jennifer, April, Shawna, Bernice, Bob and Larry. There are no words to ease your grief, but know that so many of us are there for you in thought and spirit. May God be with each of you in your time of sadness and give you peace and wrap his loving arms around you.
Teri Pearn (Schultz)
Marian, Jennifer, April, Shawna and family
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Glen with a smile on his face and twinkle in his eye. He will be greatly missed by all. Our deepest sympathies to you and your families.
Frieda and Cheryl Klapprat
So sad to hear about Glen’s passing. He was so easy to talk with, always had a story and a smile. Had a lot of good times at the campground for the family reunions. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Marion and his family
Hermann Schuhmann
I was so saddened to hear this shocking news. My heart goes out to you at this time of grief.
“I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories.” —Leo Buscaglia
Krista brook-martens
Sending heartfelt condolences to you all at this time
Hugs and tons of love
Love Krista and Edwin and family ❤️❤️
Frank john Laba
Growing up and knowing Glen was one of life’s little pleasures. He was strong in his conviction and he will truly be missed by friends and family. Glen you are now on the final journey and I know you will always be remember by the ones your life graced by your presence.
Doug Enns
To the Klappart family
So sorry to hear about Glen, he was a great man! He was my mentor as I entered the plumbing trade. I will always remember working with him on those cold days at Pinewood Lodge!
May you find peace in this difficult time.
Darrel Manoosingh
My family and I would like to offer our deepest condolences to you on the passing of our good friend, Glen. We met him many years ago while camping at Cooks Fall, sitting around the campfire sharing a drink and some stories. A very generous, caring and welcoming man. My family always felt safe and at home when we were there. Many many happy memories. He will be greatly missed.
Darrel Manoosingh
My family and I would like to offer our deepest condolences to you on the passing of our good friend, Glen. We met him many years ago while camping at Cooks Falls, sitting around the campfire sharing a drink and some stories. A very generous, caring and welcoming man. My family always felt safe and at home when we were there. Many many happy memories. He will be greatly missed.
Garry Tirschman and Pina
Was so sorry to hear about Glen ,he was always ready to help us out and very friendly. Our deep sympathies to you and family.
N. Peter and Shirley Cliche
Marion, We are sorry to hear about Glen. He helped me out many times. Always able to come up with alternate and better solution. God’s blessings to you and your family.
Frances Honke
Heartfelt condolences to the family. Frances Honke
Michael Sech
We are sorry and shocked to hear of Glen’s passing Marion. Condolences to you, your family and Glen’s siblings. ” Happy to meet, Sorry to part, Happy to meet again.” Fran , Mike Sech and Family.
Sandi Smith
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Marion and your Family. Heaven received a very special man.
Dennis & Rosalie
Our deepest condolences Marion and family… our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this very difficult time. Dennis & Rosalie
Debbie McLean
We were deeply saddened to hear of Glen’s passing. We extend our deepest sympathy to Marion and family as you navigate the next portion of your lives. We always considered Glen a good friend and enjoyed visiting with him on many occasions. He was always very friendly, We especially enjoyed visiting and seeing him at Cook’s Falls and the pride he had in the place during our Gospel singing and joint church services. He will be missed.
Debbie & Sharleen McLean
Carl Sabanski
Dear Klapprat Family:
We are sorry to learn of Glen’s passing. We shared many cups of coffee with him anytime he came to our home. He was a gentle man and a gentleman.
With respect – Barbara and Carl Sabanski – Pinawa
Lynda and Albert Hinrichs
Marion, Jennifer, April and Shawna and families. We were saddened to hear of Glens passing, he was a kind gentle man and a real asset to our community. May God wrap his arms around you and give you peace. Lynda and Albert
Ray and Carol Wazney
Sincere condolences to the Klapprat family.
We are so sorry to hear of Glen’s passing. He was truly a gentleman, and a master of his trade. He helped us out many times, and we were very grateful for his quick response. We will certainly miss him. May your memories shared as a family bring you comfort and peace.
God bless you,
Ray and Carol Wazney, Pinawa MB
Mary Power
So sorry to hear of your tragic loss Marion! My condolences to you and your family! May all the wonderful memories give you strength. All the best!
Heiner and Maria Groeneweg
We are so sorry for your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the entire family.
We have lost a dear friend in Glen. Glen was instrumental in helping us start our business and the support he provided to us in those early days was so critical and was so greatly appreciated. His support and kindness didn’t stop there. He came regularly in the summers to get ice cream and it was always a joy to chat with him.
We also visited him often at Cooks Falls and our son, Michael, even had his wedding there. We will be forever thankful for all the support he provided over the years. He will forever be in our hearts and will be greatly missed.
Heiner and Maria Groeneweg
Cousin Brenda, and Arnie Klymchuk
Marion, Jennifer, April, Shawna and families…… I can hardly believe I am writing these words ….. but I do want to offer my love and sincere condolences on Glen’s passing. My memories of him are all good ones – I still tell the story of our Klepatz family reunion at Cook’s Falls, when Glen drove up with his truck, the back loaded up with various sizes of inner tubes, and the trailor behind, with bales of hay to sit on. The kids all climbed aboard, some of the smaller ones with parents, and headed upstream. Some time later, they came floating back on the river to the starting point, all having had a wonderful experience! Glen took great delight in supplying that treat for the kids!
I am saddened that I will be away on Saturday and will have to miss the service, but I will definitely tune in to the livestream, and will continue to keep you all in my prayers.
May you all find comfort in the assurance that our faith provides, and also in the wonderful memories that remain. Love and warm hugs…..
Audrey Miller
I am saddened to hear of Glen’s passing. He was such a nice man. I always enjoyed his “guess what this is challenges”. My prayers are with all of you. May your memories of this wonderful guy bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Gloria Pongracz
Dear Marion Jennifer April Shawna and family
Our deepest and most sincere sympathy on your
Loss.
We will remember all the good times right from being a bridesmaid at your wedding which was both a privilege and an honour. All the family weddings and get togethers with Glen making sure he made the made the rounds chatting and sharing good jokes and conversations. All the baseball tournaments in Whitemouth playing ball and camping again Glen Marion and the kids cheering us on. We were always welcomed to your home with open arms. Marion’s birthday party at Cooks Falls there was Glen with that twinkle in his eyes and hearty laugh barbecuing up a storm. So many good memories for my family and I. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may all your cherished memories help you through this difficult time. Heaven has truly gained a shining star
All our Love
Gloria Geza and family
Sigrid and Charles Eck
Our sincerest condolences
to you Marion and the whole Family.
Glen was very proud of you all.
We will always remember him as a true gentleman.
Pulling a sub-pump at -35 C or pulling a calf in the heat of the summer.
Glen never lost his composure.
He was also very passionate about local politics and as a councilor he left us all a lasting legacy:
The Whitemouth waterline would not have happened without him.
We are very sorry for this tragic end to a life well lived.
Lorne & Sharron Molinski
What a tragic and unfortunate loss. Glen was the most friendly & caring person you would want to meet. Our deepest & heartfelt condolences to the Klapprat family. May you all find comfort that our faith provides, and also in the wonderful memories that remain.
Lorne & Sharron
Trevor & Barb Albinet
Dear Marion and family
Our deepest condolences in the passing of your dear Glen and far too soon.
We have fond memories of our good times at “Hollywood” and the picnics, parties there.
Glen was a very friendly man and always had time for you and your problems.
He will be missed. Cherish your memories. Our thoughts are with you.
Friends Trevor & Barb Albinet
Cheryl Smith
My sincere condolences Marion and family. You have built a beautiful life together and you can continue to enjoy the legacy with family and friends. Know that there are people-present and past-who care and offer support during life’s transitions.
George Penner
Our sincere condolences to Marion and family. Glen will be remembered for the all-around nice guy that he was and his service to the community as a plumber and municipal councilor.
George and Linda Penner
Dale Kemp
It’s with our deepest sympathy that we offer our condolences to Marion and her family. We considered Glen a true friend. He was a huge help with our transition to the country. Helping change our well pump on Christmas Eve was an example of how he was always there. He will be sadly missed.
Dale, Janine and Emma Kemp
Andrea and Lydia Eck
We are sorry to hear of Glen’s sudden passing.
Our sincerest condolences to Marion and family.
May your memory of Glen be a comfort to you during this difficult time.
Gail Schatzlein
Dear Marion and family
I am very saddened to hear of Glen’s passing.
He was always a gentleman who oozed
integrity, while professionally delivering his
much appreciated services. I am also
saddened to have lost a wonderful friend!
Sincerely, Gail Schatzlein and family
Susan and Terry Gudmundson
We are very shocked and saddened to hear this news. We were very fortunate to have met Glen and Marion several years ago. They graciously welcomed and shared their piece of paradise with us at their beloved Cooks Falls. Our sincere condolences go out to your whole family.
sharon brown
Sorry to hear about Glen.
Lorraine Best
I was shocked and saddened to read of Glen’s passing. May you know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Glen was a wonderful man. Keep the memories of him alive. Blessings to the Klapprat family.
Sabine und Matthias Tagwerker
We can not believe this sad message. It was such a good time with him here in Germany yaers ago.
We send you our best whishes from Stuttgart.
Sabine and Matthias Tagwerker
Spencer Campbell and Jessica Hope
Our deepest condolences on Glenn’s passing. We had many great memories of spending time at the campsite with him. He was always very generous and loved to tell stories about everything he collected.
Paul Gross
Deepest condolences to the Klapprat family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Was always a pleasure visiting with Glen at cooks falls or when he came to the shop
Take care
Paul Delia
Andrea and Lydia Eck
We are so sorry to hear of Glen’s sudden passing.
Our deepest condolences to you Marion and your family.
May your memories of Glen be a comfort to you during this difficult time.
Susan and Lloyd Rattai
It is with a sad and surprisingly shock that we heard of the sudden passing of Glen. The entire Pinawa coffee group remembered the quiet friendly plumber who would never let them down when the need was there. Susan and I had nothing but praises for the excellent work and friendship over many years at Starlite Apts. Rest In Peace Glen.
Bob and Deb Bendoreiter
With sadness we learned of the passing of Glen.
Our sincerest sympathy to Marion and the many relatives and friends of our friend Glen.
He was a kind, caring, honest man And an excellent plumber!!
Earth’s loss will be heaven’s gain!
Until we meet again!
David McDonald
Deeply saddened when I heard the news of Glen’s passing. I met Glen in the early 90’s going to Whitemouth with friends. It didn’t take long to go from calling Glen “my friends uncle” to just calling him my “friend” … that’s just how he was. I’ve had many great times at Cooks falls. Often I would get there on a Thursday night or even early Friday morning being one of the first ones there. Countless times Glen would be there getting ready for the weekends campers either hauling water or mowing the grass. Of coarse it wouldn’t take long before Glen would stop what he was doing and wander over and before you knew it you were having an interesting conversation over a cool beverage and wandering through the barn looking at the latest interesting thing he had gotten at an auction somewhere. He often got a kick out of showing you some weird object then asking you what it is, finally when you were baffled he would tell you what it was. I truly enjoyed my times out at Cooks with Glen and Marion and family. He will be greatly missed !
Deryl
Heart felt condolences to the the family.
From Deryl, Liz Brook and Family.
Ron and Elveira Moeller
We are very sorry to hear about Glen’s passing and would like to offer our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
James & Marlene Stevens
Dear Marion & Family. Also to Bernice, Bob and Larry and families
Our sincerest condolences to all of Glen’s family.
Corie, Neil & family and Orma
Dear Marion and family,
We were so so sad to hear about Glen. He was such a wonderful soul, always happy and a pleasure to be around. I passed along the info to mom and she too was very saddened to hear. You and Glen and family are long time family friends, and Glen will be deeply missed.
When you guys hosted our Aggie reunion at Cooks Falls we had such a great time! Even though our kids were young they still remember what a fun time they had tubing on rapids, bonfires and your beautiful barn. Glen also was a great plumber and we were lucky to have him plumb our cabin.
Our thoughts are with you.
Gloria Larocque
Marion, we were very saddened to learn of Glen’s passing. You were such great next door neighbors on Meighen Bay and although it was only for a few years , we never forgot you and Glen. We were all young then (JP 3 days older than Glen), with little kids and just moved into brand new bungalows in VG. We put in our lawns together…JP remembers borrowing his uncle’s gravel truck and he and Glen went out to the Klapprat farm in Whitemouth for a load of top soil…Glen’s mom cooked them lunch.
To this day, I can still picture both your smiles and Glen’s jovial voice. Our condolences to you Marion and your family as you struggle with missing Glen…you’re in our hearts and in our thoughts…as always, Gloria and Jean Paul Larocque
Kevin McMurren
Shocked to hear the news..
Enjoyed working with Glen at the Pinawa schools and recently at my house. A true gentleman and friend. My condolences to the family.
Garry Geisheimer
Our deepest condolences to Marion and Family on your loss of Glen , I have a lot of Good Memories of Glen as I had know him very well the year that we lived in Whitemouth Also working with him at AECL. He was always willing to reach out and help .
Our thought are with you this time
Garry and Louella Geisheimer