It is with great sadness that the family of William Klaprat announces his peaceful passing on Friday, April 5, 2019, at Stony Plains Terrace in Beausejour.
Dad was born to Meta and Julius Klaprat on August 21, 1922, grew up on the family homestead in Whitemouth, marrying Ruth Golke on June 8, 1946. Together, they farmed and raised four children. In their retirement years, mom and dad enjoyed their beautiful property on the Whitemouth River, gardening and many trips visiting family and life-long friends. They got real joy from their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, especially when they all gathered to celebrate Christmas or a milestone birthday or anniversary.
William was predeceased by his loving wife Ruth of 62 years and survived by his children Russell (Heidi), Marilyn (Jack), Dorthy (Henry) and Cheryl (Chris); grandchildren Tonia (Darcy), Terry (Lesley), Trevor, Sheena, Andy, Jim, Tyler (Clare), Carley and great-grandchildren Kayden, Hazel, Nicholas, Jessica and Hudson, as well as many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Dad will be greatly missed by many. We take comfort in knowing that mom and dad are together again for eternity.
A celebration of life will be held at Sobering Funeral Chapel, Park Ave. East, Beausejour, on May 9th at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church, River Hills, MB. A special thank you to all the staff at Stony Plains, the Beausejour Hospital and Dr. Nic for the wonderful care of our father.
Rest peacefully Dad
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Brenda Klymchuk (Klepatz)
I want to offer my condolences to the Klaprat family. I know Mr. Klaprat will be missed and my prayer is that wonderful memories made together and the assurance of his faith will bring comfort.
Jim Steiner
I’m very sorry to hear of Willie’s passing. My wife , Trudy and I got to know Willie and Ruth at the Centennial Farm celebration for Julius and Meta’s farm. They made us feel so welcome when we visited them at their beautiful home on the Whitemouth River. They also visited us in Dauphin several years ago. It was during that visit I found him his John Deere “M” . It was very obvious that family was the most important thing in his life. I enjoyed his phone calls just to keep us informed about what was going on in our old hometown! Sincerely, Jim and Trudy Steiner ( George Steiner’s son).
Edith Walter
Auch ich möchte mein Beileid zum Ausdruck bringen. Mein Anliegen wäre zu fragen ob Hr. Wilhelm Klaprat ein Verwandter meines Vaters Adolf Klaprat war. Mein Vater hat oft von einem Onkel Julius gesprochen. Verwandte von ihm sind nach dem Krieg nach Amerika ausgewandert. Sein Vater hieß Wilhelm Klaprat, seine Mutter Pauline. Sein Vater ist in Dänemark gestorben. Seine Mutter war in Essen.
Vielleicht lerne ich auf diesem Wege seine Familie kennen.
Edith W., geborene Klaprat