Obituary for Jack Mohr
Jack Mohr
August 10th, 1928 – March 20th, 2023
Dad passed away peacefully the morning of March 20th, 2023.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Agnes, son Perry (Tracy), daughters Kathryn (Glenn) Bartmanovich, Tanis (Greg) Hiebert, grandchildren, Miles, Leah, Derek, Caitlan, Carman, Kristin, Megan, Bryan, Kyle, Shay-Lynn and great grandchildren, Lewis, Lucinda, Isla, Townes, Nathan, Lincoln, Jimi, Robin, and in-laws Irene and Arnold Mauthe.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Diana in 2022, and by his parents, Henry and Anna Mohr, sisters (and their spouses) Emma and George Mitchel, Elsie and Ben Zelmer, Charlotte and John Trupp, Olga and Emil Arndt, brothers (and their spouses) Balzar and Eileen, Daniel and Alfreda, Bill and Elsie, Alec and Clara, Edward and Marie, and Victor, in-laws Jack & Katherine Single, Arnold and Edna Single, Robert and Alma Single.
Dad was the 5th son of 11 children, raised on a mixed farm in Shevlin, a community near Roblin MB. He spoke fondly of his childhood and the many experiences and freedoms of farm life. In 1946 at age 18, he left home to further his education at Concordia College in Edmonton. He originally planned on becoming a pastor, but his love of children led him to teaching. After 4 years at Concordia, he moved to Winnipeg and attended Manitoba Teachers’ College, graduating in 1952.
His first teaching position (1952-1956) was at Maitland, a small single room school, with 20 students near the thriving metropolis of Waldersee. It is there, where he met Agnes Single, also a teacher, at the neighbouring Cory School. After initially resisting his charms, Agnes agreed to a date with Jack, and she was impressed with his kindness, honesty, and that he didn’t swear. They married on July 17th, 1954.
Looking for greener pastures, they moved to Morris in 1955, where Dad’s career spanned 32 years in various capacities from school administration to teaching. His real love was in the classroom, teaching English and German. Teaching was more than a profession for Dad, it was a lifestyle and he devoted himself to the school and students, whether coaching basketball, assisting with drama club, or as a guidance counsellor.
He also gave freely to the community, as a Scout Leader, a council member of the Lutheran Church, President of Morris Minor Hockey, and member of the Morris Community Development Committee to name a few. In 1983, he was honoured by the Morris Chamber of Commerce as Citizen of the Year for his contributions towards the betterment of the community.
Throughout the years he would spend many of his summers upgrading his credentials at the University of Manitoba and Goethe Institute in Germany. He was very proud of his German heritage and became the family’s historian.
Dad retired from teaching in 1986 but never lost the passion to teach. He tutored many people over the years and right up to the end of his life. He helped new immigrants improve their English skills, and often they became close friends. His motto was ‘a stranger is just a friend that I haven’t met yet”.
Dad and Mom raised their four children in Morris and moved to Winnipeg in 1992 to be closer to their now adult children and grandchildren. They were instrumental in helping raise the grandchildren and we credit them for the fine young adults they have all become. They were Dad’s greatest treasures, and he was their # 1 champion. Attending the many sporting and school events kept him busy but most importantly, fostered the unique bond he had with each of them. Dad loved nature, gardening, meeting people, fixing, maintaining, and tending to his relatives’ gravesites at Brookside Cemetery. He also loved to help his children any way he could.
Slowing down (in his 80s) was difficult for Dad, as he found it hard to accept that he couldn’t do all the things he once could. He experienced health challenges, and in April 2021, asked to be taken to the hospital. Little did we know that he wouldn’t be going home. After several months in the hospital, he moved to the Saul & Claribel Simkin Center, where he spent the remainder of his life.
In true “Jack” fashion, within days, he ended up knowing everyone on his wing of the Centre and was very popular with all the staff. They loved his sense of humor and the lively interaction with him. The family would like to thank the staff who looked after our father with dignity these past 20 months. A special thank you to great-niece Alissa Minaker, who made his life at Simkin so special.
When asked recently if he had any regrets, Dad said “I had a good life – no, a great life and wouldn’t change a thing.”
Funeral services will be held Friday March 31st at 1:00 p.m. at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue. Viewing will take place prior to service from 12:30 - 1:00
Masks are encouraged but not mandatory.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to a charity of your choice.
"When I am gone, release me. Let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had so many beautiful years.
I gave to you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled on alone.
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must.
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part,
So treasure the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near.
And if you listen with your heart,
You'll hear all my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say welcome home..."
August 10th, 1928 – March 20th, 2023
Dad passed away peacefully the morning of March 20th, 2023.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Agnes, son Perry (Tracy), daughters Kathryn (Glenn) Bartmanovich, Tanis (Greg) Hiebert, grandchildren, Miles, Leah, Derek, Caitlan, Carman, Kristin, Megan, Bryan, Kyle, Shay-Lynn and great grandchildren, Lewis, Lucinda, Isla, Townes, Nathan, Lincoln, Jimi, Robin, and in-laws Irene and Arnold Mauthe.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Diana in 2022, and by his parents, Henry and Anna Mohr, sisters (and their spouses) Emma and George Mitchel, Elsie and Ben Zelmer, Charlotte and John Trupp, Olga and Emil Arndt, brothers (and their spouses) Balzar and Eileen, Daniel and Alfreda, Bill and Elsie, Alec and Clara, Edward and Marie, and Victor, in-laws Jack & Katherine Single, Arnold and Edna Single, Robert and Alma Single.
Dad was the 5th son of 11 children, raised on a mixed farm in Shevlin, a community near Roblin MB. He spoke fondly of his childhood and the many experiences and freedoms of farm life. In 1946 at age 18, he left home to further his education at Concordia College in Edmonton. He originally planned on becoming a pastor, but his love of children led him to teaching. After 4 years at Concordia, he moved to Winnipeg and attended Manitoba Teachers’ College, graduating in 1952.
His first teaching position (1952-1956) was at Maitland, a small single room school, with 20 students near the thriving metropolis of Waldersee. It is there, where he met Agnes Single, also a teacher, at the neighbouring Cory School. After initially resisting his charms, Agnes agreed to a date with Jack, and she was impressed with his kindness, honesty, and that he didn’t swear. They married on July 17th, 1954.
Looking for greener pastures, they moved to Morris in 1955, where Dad’s career spanned 32 years in various capacities from school administration to teaching. His real love was in the classroom, teaching English and German. Teaching was more than a profession for Dad, it was a lifestyle and he devoted himself to the school and students, whether coaching basketball, assisting with drama club, or as a guidance counsellor.
He also gave freely to the community, as a Scout Leader, a council member of the Lutheran Church, President of Morris Minor Hockey, and member of the Morris Community Development Committee to name a few. In 1983, he was honoured by the Morris Chamber of Commerce as Citizen of the Year for his contributions towards the betterment of the community.
Throughout the years he would spend many of his summers upgrading his credentials at the University of Manitoba and Goethe Institute in Germany. He was very proud of his German heritage and became the family’s historian.
Dad retired from teaching in 1986 but never lost the passion to teach. He tutored many people over the years and right up to the end of his life. He helped new immigrants improve their English skills, and often they became close friends. His motto was ‘a stranger is just a friend that I haven’t met yet”.
Dad and Mom raised their four children in Morris and moved to Winnipeg in 1992 to be closer to their now adult children and grandchildren. They were instrumental in helping raise the grandchildren and we credit them for the fine young adults they have all become. They were Dad’s greatest treasures, and he was their # 1 champion. Attending the many sporting and school events kept him busy but most importantly, fostered the unique bond he had with each of them. Dad loved nature, gardening, meeting people, fixing, maintaining, and tending to his relatives’ gravesites at Brookside Cemetery. He also loved to help his children any way he could.
Slowing down (in his 80s) was difficult for Dad, as he found it hard to accept that he couldn’t do all the things he once could. He experienced health challenges, and in April 2021, asked to be taken to the hospital. Little did we know that he wouldn’t be going home. After several months in the hospital, he moved to the Saul & Claribel Simkin Center, where he spent the remainder of his life.
In true “Jack” fashion, within days, he ended up knowing everyone on his wing of the Centre and was very popular with all the staff. They loved his sense of humor and the lively interaction with him. The family would like to thank the staff who looked after our father with dignity these past 20 months. A special thank you to great-niece Alissa Minaker, who made his life at Simkin so special.
When asked recently if he had any regrets, Dad said “I had a good life – no, a great life and wouldn’t change a thing.”
Funeral services will be held Friday March 31st at 1:00 p.m. at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue. Viewing will take place prior to service from 12:30 - 1:00
Masks are encouraged but not mandatory.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to a charity of your choice.
"When I am gone, release me. Let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had so many beautiful years.
I gave to you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled on alone.
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must.
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part,
So treasure the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near.
And if you listen with your heart,
You'll hear all my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say welcome home..."