Contributions to the tribute of Bernie Poetker

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Beth & Mike Voll donated to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Saturday, April 9, 2022

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Florence Farr donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Saturday, March 5, 2022

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Betty Lyn & John Enns donated to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

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Pamela Poetker donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Friday, December 31, 2021

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Pamela Poetker posted a condolence

Friday, December 31, 2021

My deepest sympathies to all of you — Julie, Jeff, Jill and families. Uncle Bernie was a wonderful man. I have so many fond memories of time spent together both as family and a few individual conversations I feel lucky to have shared with him. He was so good at finding balance in his life. While he was serious about business and humanitarian goals, he was always quick to laugh, share a joke or poke fun at himself. He will be fondly remembered for the wonderful man he was to so many. Sending love.

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Krista McKay donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Friday, December 31, 2021

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Walter Unrau pledged to donate to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Thursday, December 30, 2021

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Sheila Smith-Jones donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Thursday, December 30, 2021

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Stan and Rita Witt donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Thursday, December 30, 2021

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Dale & Jerry Enns donated to MENNONITE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES OF CANADA

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

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John & Judy Biffis donated to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Our deepest sympathies. We have such wonderful memories of uncle Bernie. We grieve with you and also rejoice that he is now enjoying this Christmas with loved ones in heaven. We wish you all God's love and peace and that He would wrap His comforting arms around you.

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Doug and Anne Stephens donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

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Karin & Wolfgang Koehler donated to MENNONITE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES OF CANADA

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Our sincere condolences to the Poetker family. Bernie was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

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Paul and Hertha Enns donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Monday, December 27, 2021

Our sincere condolences to Bernie's family members on your loss. Hertha and I learned to appreciate his unique and disarming sense of humour. We were good friends for many years. We will miss Bernie!

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Mary Joan & Clive Rigby donated to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Monday, December 27, 2021

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Bob & Loretta Donald donated to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Monday, December 27, 2021

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Herman Gruetzmacher posted a condolence

Friday, December 24, 2021

My condolences to Jeff and Family. Bernie was a great mentor, I truly enjoyed working for him at Dukane Canada. Bernie was kind, understanding and supportive and will truly be missed. Herman Gruetzmacher

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Effie Sauer donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Friday, December 24, 2021

Our deepest condolences. Sending love from Effie, Seth, Marley and Rowan.

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Peter & Karen Enns pledged to donate to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Friday, December 24, 2021

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Jennifer Enns-Modolo donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Friday, December 24, 2021

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The Baer-Erb Family donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Friday, December 24, 2021

Our deepest condolences to all of you. We are sorry we couldn't gather together in person today for the funeral. Sending hope, love and peace. Sincerely Leanne, Dave, Cecilia and Oliver

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Cameron and Joanne Macdonald donated to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Friday, December 24, 2021

So sorry for your loss. We have wonderful memories of Bernie, he was kind and generous person. Cameron and Joanne Macdonald (QSA)

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Lorna Blair donated to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Friday, December 24, 2021

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Evans Family donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Friday, December 24, 2021

Deepest sympathies Julie and Family. Love Dan & Oonagh

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Juanita Nolan lit a candle

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Dear Julie and family, Deepest sympathies for the loss of your father. He certainly has made a huge impact on a lot of people who have some wonderful memories of time spent with your dad. Those memories and your love will keep him alive in your hearts forever. Juanita

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Kim Pauser posted a condolence

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Jeff, Laurie and family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. It was my pleasure to have worked for him for over 20 years. He was such a nice man. My sincere condolences for your loss. Kim Pauser

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Jack Foxworthy donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Thursday, December 23, 2021

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Jack And Nancy Foxworthy uploaded photo(s)

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Our deepest condolences to Sheila and the Poetker family on the passing of Bernie. He was a true gentleman and a gentle man! He was a caring and generous person who contributed to society in so many ways. His calm, cool and collective manner could always be counted on in all situations. We certainly enjoyed our trip to Arizona with Bernie and Sheila, our vacation time together in Naples and our riverboat cruise in Europe! A wonderful neighbour, he will be sadly missed!....RIP Bernie!..............Jack and Nancy

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David & Christine Bristow donated to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We had the pleasure of spending some quality times with Bernie & Sheila and will treasure those memories. He was such a wonderful man. RIP Bernie.

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Alf Nickel posted a condolence

Thursday, December 23, 2021

I grew up with Bernie. He was always so kind & generous, freely giving of himself in an unassuming way. Truly he was a gentleman.

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Alf Nickel donated to MENNONITE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES OF CANADA

Thursday, December 23, 2021

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Jack & Isabel Rice donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Our sincere sympathy to your family. You father made many caring contributions to his community & beyond. We enjoyed working with him & you Jeff as well as many others when your parents sponsored the house in St Jacobs.

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Waldemar & Gloria Dirks pledged to donate to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Thursday, December 23, 2021

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Jean Lehn Epp and Mark Epp donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Thursday, December 23, 2021

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Ronald Mathies pledged to donate to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Thursday, December 23, 2021

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Gudrun & Ron Mathies posted a condolence

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Sincere condolences to the family. Wonderful memories of Bernie and the Poetker clan growing up together in New Hamburg. Ron Mathies

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Mark Reynolds donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Thursday, December 23, 2021

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Ed and Karen Nowak donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Thursday, December 23, 2021

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Mary Ann Glenfield pledged to donate to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Thursday, December 23, 2021

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Mark and Angela Hovey donated to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Dear Julie, Jeff, Jill and your families, We were saddened to hear about the passing of your dad! On a personal note, I (Angie) am thinking about some of the fun family times in our childhood - like Sunday dinners and our family trip to Disney World - in memory of your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers, as you navigate this challenging time. With our deepest condolences, Mark and Angie

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Tom Hiller donated to MENNONITE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES OF CANADA

Thursday, December 23, 2021

My deepest sympathies for your loss.

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Hilda & John Krotz donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Thursday, December 23, 2021

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John and Elaine Weber donated to MENNONITE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES OF CANADA

Thursday, December 23, 2021

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Darrell Erb posted a condolence

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Jeff and Laurie, we are sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Condolences to the whole Poetker family. I regret I did not know Bernie, as it seems he was the kind of man and father many of us aspire to be. And the kind of man I know Jeff to be. Thoughts and prayers with you all

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Carolyn and Ric Black donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Thursday, December 23, 2021

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Stephen Jones uploaded photo(s)

Thursday, December 23, 2021

My deepest condolences to Julie, Jeff, Jill, Sheila and family. Bernie was a true blessing to me, and a mentor is so many ways. I will miss his smile, his leadership in showing the power of giving, and our many golf games. He will be truly missed. But at the sam3 time I know he is with our Lord ( probably playing Bobby Jones at Augusta…1 up with two holes to go!)

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Craig & Lori Nickel donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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Margaret Woolner lit a candle

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Our deepest sympathy to Bernie's Family. May you be held in God's embrace to find strength and comfort for the difficult days ahead. Margaret and Glen Woolner

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Robert Penfold donated to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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David & Dorothy Bleay donated to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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Rudy & Martha Goertz donated to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Sending our deepest condolences to you all. Keeping you in our prayers.

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Shirley Dueck donated to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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Karl and Vicki Dick posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Bernie was an example to the rest of us -- kind, generous, and a true follower of Jesus. His bold entrepreneuring spirit very likely also inspired many of us! Karl and Vicki :Dick

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Wally and Annemarie Willms donated to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may warm memories help you through this sad time and may God surround you with His love and peace. Wally and Annemarie Willms

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Helen & Frank Moffat donated to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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Hardy Willms donated to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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Leslie Hepditch donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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Leslie Hepditch posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

My deepest sympathy to Jeff and your family. From reading the obituary he sounds like a very special man who gave a lot to his community.

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Staff Association - City of Waterloo donated to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION INC

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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Angela Schneider posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

To Jeff & Family, on behalf of the City of Waterloo Staff Association, please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your father. Please know your colleagues and friends are thinking of you, knowing this will be a difficult time.

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Tammy Kehn lit a candle

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Sending condolences to Julie Chaney and family for your loss. In time, may you smile with treasured memories. Tammy Kehn

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Paul Eitzen donated to MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ONTARIO

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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Penny Penticost donated to MENNONITE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES OF CANADA

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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The family of Bernie Poetker uploaded a photo

Monday, December 20, 2021

Bernie Poetker

1938 - 2021