Educator.
Born at Lundar in 1931, he grew up at Ashern, earned BA (1960) and BEd (1964) degrees by attending summer school at the University of Manitoba, and embarked upon a life-long career in education at the age of 19. He taught at Ebb and Flow School (1950-1951) and Siglunes School (1954-1955), and was Principal of Gypsumville School (1955-1956), Eriksdale School (1956-1958, 1960-1961), Eriksdale Collegiate (1961-1967), Rivers Elementary School (1969-1981), and later at Gimli (?-?), and was Superintendent of the Antler River School Division (1967-1969).
In 1964, he married Barbara and they subsequently had four children. He coached hockey, was an active congregant at Rivers United Church, and contributed to many clubs and organizations. In recognition of his community service, he received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012).
He died on 19 January 2024.
“37 - Teachers wanted [The Antler River School Division ...],” Winnipeg Free Press, 14 October 1967, page 40.
“52 - Teachers wanted [The Antler River School Division ...],” Winnipeg Free Press, 21 April 1969, page 31.
“Principal for elementary arrives,” Rivers Gazette Reporter, 21 August 1969, page 1.
Birth notice [Sveistrup], Winnipeg Free Press, 19 October 1969, page 48.
Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 27 January 2024.
Obituary, Brockie Donovan Funeral Services.
Community - Alumni - In Memoriam, [1960s - Sveistrup, A. Hal], University of Manitoba.
This page was prepared by Nathan Kramer.
Page revised: 2 January 2026
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