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Peter BURGEL Obituary
May 6, 1947 - Berlin, Germany
July 9, 2013 - Calgary, Alberta
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peter Klaus Burgel of Calgary on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at the age of 66 years.
Peter was a proud Calgarian who loved music, watching hockey and playing golf. He was proud to be a teacher for many years with the Calgary Board of Education, but was happily enjoying his retirement.
Peter is survived by his daughter Sarah and son-in-law Michael; his son Sean; as well as many friends and family.
A Celebration of Peter's Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Monday, July 15, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Peter Burgel, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Leanne
September 24, 2021
Mr. Burgel taught me grade 6 at Brentwood. I remember he read The Cay aloud to us. It was so impactful. He had high expectations and treated us like full people, not like little kids. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.
sarah burgel
May 7, 2014
Happy birthday daddy. I miss you so much
Carol Smyth (nee Wagner)
July 14, 2013
Mr. Burgel was my favourite teacher ever! I vividly remember my Grade 6 year with him at Brentwood Elementary oh so many years ago. He was the kind of teacher they make movies about. He really brought the curriculum to life for us. I'm a teacher now myself and marvel at the amount of creativity and work that all he brought to the classroom must have taken. I also particularly enjoyed singing the songs he taught us as he played his guitar. I also remember a reunion our class had at his house during the summer because he'd extended an open invitation to us to visit him and we took him up on it. I remember he was watching a brand new channel - "Much Music" when we arrived. I'm sad to know that Mr. Burgel left this world at such a young age. He made a huge difference in his chosen occupation . . . his impact continues to ripple on in all of us who he taught and who are now making impacts of our own. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope these memories and stories have been a comfort to you.
Janice Holloway
July 13, 2013
I have many good memories, Sarah, of spending time with you and your dad when you were small, one particularly at the pizza place with you and Daria. He was very proud of you. I am sorry I can't be with you on Monday to share in your grief. I want you to know our thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Janice, Wayne & Daria
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July 12, 2013
Dear Sara and family,
I am saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. He loved you very much. I hope that knowledge sustains you through this sorrowful time.
Linda Bialek
Marcia
July 12, 2013
Mr. Burgel was a teacher of mine at Brentwood Elementary many years ago. He was a wonderful teacher and person who I've remembered fondly over the years. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.
Val Albinati
July 11, 2013
Dear Sarah, please know how much we loved your Dad and always looked forward to the family events he loved to attend. Peter was not only like a brother, he was my friend. I will dearly miss his great love of the family and so many fun times together.
Jeff Jones
July 11, 2013
Dear Sarah, Sean and Michael...very sorry to hear of Peter's death. I know, Sarah and Sean, that he loved you very much. II hope you have some fond memories to help you through this hard time. Peter and I taught together about 25 years ago.
At high school reunion 2006
Stuart Birkett
July 11, 2013
Farewell Peter. You were a good and close friend back in the day. My condolences to Sarah.
Michele Forsgren
July 11, 2013
Dear Sarah, Sean and Family - we are so very sorry to hear your sad news. Know that you are in our thoughts thru this difficult time. Angie, Michele, Sabina, Jackie, Mark Burgel and families
Sandra and Jason Tremblay
July 11, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sarah and Michael.
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