January 30, 1927 – November 3, 2016

On Thursday, November 3rd, 2016, Jake Kroeger of High River, Alberta passed away peacefully in the High River Hospital at the age of 89 years.

Jake is survived by his loving family, wife, Irene of sixty-six years; three children, Rita (Doug) Janzen of High River, John (Elsie) Kroeger of Bearspaw, David (Rebecca) Kroeger of Calgary; six grandchildren, Kimberley (Ryan), Derek (Darcie), Brett, Stephanie, Jeffrey, Nicole; five great grandchildren; brother, Hans Kroeger of Calgary; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Jake is predeceased by two great grandsons, Michael and Gabriel; parents, Abram and Katherina Kroeger; as well as three brothers, Abram, Dietrich, Gerhard; and one sister, Tina.

Interment Services will he held on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Mennonite Church Cemetery, located at Aldersyde. For directions, please visit www.trinity.mennonitechurch.ab.ca/cemetery.html

Funeral Services will follow on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Trinity Mennonite Church, in DeWinton. For directions, please visit www.trinity.mennonitechurch.ab.ca

If friends so desire, donations in Jake’s memory may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, online @ www.mcccanada.ca.

To send condolences and view Jake’s Tribute Page, please visit www.lylereeves.com . Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (403.652.4242).