Ernest Herman Mauthe

Ernest passed away peacefully at the Rideau Park Personal Care Home  in Brandon on Sept 16, 2024.

Ernest leaves his children;  Laura Frechette, Les Mauthe (Diane), Gerald Mauthe (Dianna), Ralph Mauthe (Karen) and Denise Butler. His grandchildren: Michelle, David, Patrick, Blake, April, Clorissa, Travis, Carson, Terra, Jill, Allyse, Jeff and Katelyn. His great grandchildren; Jocelyn, Kate, Gerry, Charlotte, Allie, Luke, Lochlan, Adelyn, Revan, Olsen, Max, Juniper, Leah, and Eisley. Also his siblings, Arnie Mauthe, Gertie Chipka, and Doreen Fox

He was predeceased by his wife Doreen, his parents Adolph and Frieda (Schettler) Mauthe, his siblings Edna Single, Edwin Mauthe, and Sharon Scrupa,

Dad was born Mar 13, 1933 in Waldersee, Manitoba, the 3rd of 7 children. After growing up on the family farm and attending Maitland school. Dad moved away and worked various jobs like the Steep Rock iron ore mine in Atikokan Ontario, the San Antonio gold mine in Bisset, Mb, as well as building airplane parts at Bristol Aerospace in Winnipeg . During that time on August 22, 1953 he married Doreen Single from Waldersee and they had baby Laura in 1954 while living in Winnipeg.

They moved back to Waldersee to farm in 1955. There they raised their five children and took on the various tasks of farm-life.  Dad also became secretary treasurer of the Maitland school for a number of years. 

They ran a mixed farm of grain, cattle, a few milk cows, pigs and chickens. In the 1970’s it also included a 4-5 year venture into a larger pig operation.  

Dad enjoyed fishing,  a good wiener roast, hiking, and going for drives.  Dad curled during the winter months. He curled well into his late 70's and was in numerous bonspiels and various provincial play downs with success along the way.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and his great grandchildren. 

In the 1980’s Dad decided to delve into buying, raising, training and racing Standard-bred horses to compete in the Manitoba harness racing circuit.  He learned as much as he could and after a few years was fully involved, including building a training track on the farm. He was soon having success and had a number of winning horses. However one horse, named Incognito Chris, became the pride of Dad’s stable.  This horse had speed, desire, was horse of the year in 1987 and success in races in western Canada and Ontario. Dad carved the walking stick which had a horses head on it. 

Mom and Dad moved to Neepawa in 1996 where he became involved in the community volunteering at many places including the Lily Festival, the Rotary Club and Meals on Wheels.  Dad continued to served Meals on Wheels till age 87. 

In 2022 he received a special award from Rotary for his service. 

Over the years they travelled with their camper across Canada, and the USA including Alaska.

The family appreciates the great care Dad received from fantastic staff at Kinsman Kourt 2 in Neepawa and at the Rideau Park Personal Care home in Brandon. 

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba or Cancer Care is appreciated. 

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