Obituary of ERNIE JENTSCH

ERNIE JENTSCH

November 15, 1929 - November 12, 2019

It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Ernie Jentsch

at Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, MB .

Left to cherish his memories are his sister Eleanor Lindwall and her children Sandy Mcgonigal (Dave and granddaughters Martha and Kari), Karen Preston (Jeff and grandchildren Melanie and Mitchell), Gord Lindwall ( Mona and grandchildren  Rachelle and Curtis) nephew Doug Jentsch (Lucy, Ariel and Terra) and nephew Don Jentsch.

Ernie was predeceased by his parents Ernst and Martha Jentsch and brother Gerald and sister in law Dorothy.

Ernie was born and raised in the north end of Winnipeg.

Working with his family as a carpenter, they built the family cottage at Star Lake. Self employed as a carpenter, he worked in Winnipeg and the Whiteshell where he built many more cottages.

Ernie loved to bowl and spent many hours on various teams at various Winnipeg lanes. Bowling also took him all over the province for various tournaments.  Ernie was also a bowling coach with the Youth Bowling League where he was well loved and respected by all .

Later on in his working life, Ernie managed the bowling lanes at the Canadian German Society. He was very organized and kept detailed records during his time spent there.

He was known to all, with affection, as “Uncle Ernie”.

Ernie loved to play crib and taught many others to play the game.

Ernie will be missed by his family, to whom he was so precious.

Funeral Service will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street, Winnipeg on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.