Betty Preusentanz

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Ella Elisabeth Preusentanz (née Kreutzer), lovingly known as Betty. Betty peacefully went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ at the age of 97.

Betty was born on November 15, 1928, in the East Tupper district, northeast of Plumas, Manitoba. Betty was baptized and confirmed in the Zion Lutheran Church in Tupper. In her early adult years, Betty moved to Winnipeg and worked at The General Hospital, Scott Bathgate Company, and Eaton's Mail Order. In November 1951, she married the love of her life, Leo, and embraced her role as a devoted wife and stay-at-home mother. Together they shared 53 years of marriage and built a home filled with love, faith, and hospitality.

She was a strong woman of faith whose life was marked by kindness, joy, energy, and a deep love for family and community. Happy-go-lucky by nature, Betty was always prepared for visitors and loved opening her home to others. She never let anyone leave her house hungry or empty-handed. Those who knew her well will fondly remember her love of phone calls and her signature goodbye at the end of the call: “bye, bye, bye, bye-bye, bye.”

Betty enjoyed baking, crocheting, knitting, quilting, ceramics, gardening, and playing board/card games. She enjoyed trying many hobbies and excelled at all of them. She was actively involved in her faith community, attending Joy Lutheran Church and in recent years growing deeper in her faith as she participated in a women’s Bible study group until mere days before her passing. While living at West Park Manor, one of her greatest joys was singing hymns. Betty always treasured each day as a gift and said so often. 

Betty was predeceased by her parents, Heinrich and Katharina Kreutzer; her siblings John, Louise, Helen, Reinhold, Leonard, and Walter, as well as two siblings who passed away in infancy; and by her beloved husband, Leo.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Wayne (Shirley), Charlene (Harold), and Darwin; her grandchildren Jennifer (Clinton), Danielle, Jason (Kara), Melissa (Jeremy), and Janelle (Will); and her 15 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 23 at 11:00am at Plumas Community Hall, 223 Burrows Avenue, Plumas, MB;  interment to follow at Waldersee Cemetery, Waldersee, MB. 

The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the staff of West Park Manor and The Grace Hospital for their compassionate care of Betty.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Betty’s faith, warmth, and generous spirit will be deeply missed and forever remembered.