Leslie Wiebe

War Medal 1939-45

Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry

WW II

18 April 1926 – 05 April 2013

Leslie Wiebe was the first born of 8 children to Jake and Mary (Funk) Wiebe. He was raised in the Melba School District, south of Horndean, and lived in that area until joining the Army at Plum Coulee, 11 August 1944. Leslie did his infantry training at Shilo as a member of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and on completion was sent on embarkation leave. His unit was ready to depart for Halifax and a troop ship to Europe when hostilities wound down and the war ended. He was demobilized 27 April 1946.

Leslie was introduced to Helena Friesen by Frank Doel, a cousin to Helena and an army buddy to Leslie. Shortly thereafter they were married and after living in Roland and Osterwick decided to move to Morden, as Leslie was driving truck for the Morden Creamery at that time and later also drove for Morden Transfer. Leslie was a member of Branch 11 Legion during his time in Morden. He worked for Furnace Man in Winnipeg for a time and later went to Red River College and got his High Pressure Gas Welding Certificate. He left his family and Morden approximately 1960 and went pipe lining.

Leslie and Helena had 6 children Kenneth 1948, Carrol 1950-1998, Dennis 1951, Laverne 1953, Garry 1954 and Kelvin 1955-2009.

Leslie moved back to Morden in February 2012 and transferred his Legion Membership back to Branch 11. He was having some health issues prior to his move to Morden and his health continued to decline after his move. He was admitted to BTHC in January 3013 and remained there until his passing.

Leslie Wiebe passed away 05 April 2013 and is buried in the Altona Cemetery, Altona Manitoba.