He is survived by his wife Helga, daughters Sandra (Brad), Diana (Andre) and Cynthia (Jack), grandchildren Sean, Ivy, Violet and Jadyn as well as his faithful four legged friend Abby. He is predeceased by his parents Albert and Meta as well as his sister Marita.

A memorial service will be held on January 11th, 2020 at 12pm at the Red Lake Chapel Limited.

Donations in his memory may be made to Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital Foundation through the Red Lake Chapel, Box 237, Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0.