John Martin Guenter MacGregor, Manitoba Obituary

John Martin Guenter

<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; John Martin Guenter was born in 1944 to Jacob and Elizabeth Guenter, he was the third of six children. He was born at home in an old log house near Rabbit Lake Saskatchewan.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; They stay around Rabbit lake for several years till they moved to Steinbach where they stayed another few years before moving to Austin in 1951. By then all his siblings were born and he was starting school.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Following his years in school and working on the family farm he spent five years exploring and working all over BC. After his fifth year he realized the grass wasn&rsquo;t greener on the other side and moved back to Manitoba for good. But while working in BC he found a new reason for living, he found a new relationship with Jesus Christ which completely changed his outlook on life. This led him to many ministry opportunities such as a counselor at a bible camp, church plants, Sunday schools and many many bible studies. His knowledge of Gods word grew quickly with his great love of reading and his insatiable desire to know Jesus intimately. He literally read hundreds of books to try to learn more about his new best friend, Jesus Christ!</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In 1975 Dad married the love of his life, Joanne Neufeld from Niverville and in 1977 they brought Trevor John Guenter into this world and Angela Faye Guenter two years later in 1979. Dad spent his remaining working years doing construction, driving bus and finally Rona lumber yard for his last 18 years before retirement.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dad always rooted for the underdog and made friends with the friendless, ALWAYS putting others ahead of himself! Dad had one driving force in his life, grow in his relationship in Jesus Christ! Nothing else came close other then his genuine relationships with family and friends which were expressed in his last words, JESUS JESUS JESUS!</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He will be greatly missed by his wife Joanne of 46 years of marriage</p> <p>Son Trevor and Madelynn Guenter with their two sons Kyle and Jack (Elizabeth)</p> <p>Daughter Angela Lopez (Rafa 2018) daughter Ariela</p> <p>And many family members and friends.</p>
May 24, 1944 - January 16, 202205/24/194401/16/2022
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Diedrich Toews
January 31, 2022
My condolences to John's family. John and I had many conversations throughout the years.
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Barb Friesen
January 22, 2022
Johanna, I am so sorry for your loss. Our sincerest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you and your family as you go on without John. Barb and John Friesen, Niverville
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Helen Reimer
January 19, 2022
My sincere condolences to Joanne & family. John will be greatly missed.
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Pam Pugh and Family
January 18, 2022
Are deepest condolences goes out to everyone in your family .Sincerely Pam Pugh and Family
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Derek, Sacha and Olivia Grimeau
January 18, 2022
Our deepest condolences
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A candle was posted for John Martin Guenter.
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David Friesen
January 18, 2022
Very sorry to hear of your loss Angela. Our condolences to you and your family. May God give you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
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Angela
January 19, 2022
Thank you!!!
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Mark Brown
January 17, 2022
I am sorry sorry to hear of Johns passing and offer my sincere condolences. I had the pleasure of working with John at RONA (Newton Enterprises) for a number of years. He was a truly wonderful man, consistently kind and thoughtful and such a pleasure to be around. For ye... Continue Reading
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Suzanne Johnston
January 17, 2022
Lit a candle in memory of John Martin Guenter
A candle was posted for John Martin Guenter.
A candle was posted for John Martin Guenter.
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Harold and Kathy Martens
January 17, 2022
Jo, sending you our heartfelt condolences as you all grieve Johns loss. May you feel the peace of God that passes all understanding as those who love you continue in prayer for you.
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Jim&Betty Bergen
January 17, 2022
Thinking of you Joanne and your family praying you find moments of peace and comfort in the midst of your grief. ️