DAVE REMPEL

On Saturday, July 4, 2015, at the age of 71, Dave Rempel of Steinbach, Man., formerly of Mexico, peacefully went into the presence of his Saviour, Jesus Christ, in his home, surrounded by his family.
In addition to his beloved wife of 49 years, Margaret Rempel, Dave leaves behind to grieve him son, Neil and Rose Rempel (Stephany, Victoria, Micayla, and Jaryn Friesen); daughter, Irma Rempel; son, Frank and Hanh Rempel (Jackson and Dylan); daughter, Martha and Will Clark (Gina and Silas); daughter, Evy and Rod Wiebe (Emma, Julia, Katrina, and Samuel); daughter, Norma and Ben Sullivan (Evanesce); and daughter, Theressa and Greg Vogt (Madelyn, Zachary, and Owen).
Also left to mourn are brothers and six sisters, and their families.
Dave was born June 5, 1944 in Chihuahua, Mexico, the first surviving child in his family. He was a fun-loving mischievous boy who enjoyed his childhood and developed a love of driving at a young age.
Guided by his earnest faith and love for Jesus, he was baptized. Shortly after, he married his best friend, Margaret Froese, on Feb. 20, 1966.
They moved to Pinewood, Ont., with four children, in 1972. Here they had three more children. During this time, they had a small farm and Dave began trucking for Emo Feeds.
In 1985, they moved to Steinbach, where Dave worked for Penner International for more than 25 years. He took great pride in working hard and doing his job well, as he drove more than four million miles during his lifetime.
Dave’s adventurous spirit, exceeding generosity, and positive outlook was an inspiration to many. He always was willing to go the extra mile, for family and strangers alike. He frequently was seen in his white cowboy hat with his thumbs up.
The stories he shared of his crazy antics provided many laughs. Using any one of his four fluent languages, the punch line was delivered in the language that made it the funniest, which was usually Low German.
The viewing will be held Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach, with the service starting at 7:30 p.m.
The funeral will be held Friday, July 10, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach.
Dave lived life to the fullest; he will be dearly missed.