Memorable Manitobans: Herbert Victor Neufeld (c1931-2009)

Educator.

Born around 1931, son of Wilhelm Neufeld and Anna Epp, he received a BA degree from the University of Manitoba (1954). He taught at Cecil Rhodes School (1955-1958) and Machray School (1958-1960), and served two terms as Principal of John Pritchard School (1960-1975, 1977-1986) in between which he worked for the Department of National Defence at Lahr, Germany. He and wife Therese had two daughters and a son. He was a member of the Elmwood Mennonite Brethren Church. He died on 8 March 2009.

Sources:

"940 students win degrees," Winnipeg Tribune, 14 May 1954, page 12.

Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 11 March 2009.

About Us, John Pritchard School.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 15 May 2025

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