Bernhard Wiebe

Bernhard “Bernie” Peter Wiebe, 70, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2023, in his home surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born July 13, 1953, in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan, Canada to Henry and Agatha (Warkentin) Wiebe.
He grew up on a farm near Superb and was one of nine siblings. They had a lot of family nearby, and his siblings, cousins and dear friends affectionately called him Buck.
He graduated from Rosthern Junior College in Rosthern, Saskatchewan in 1971 and studied medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, graduating in 1978. He became a family physician and hospice medical director. His career took him to communities in Saskatchewan, Labrador and Indiana. His vocation gave him much satisfaction and purpose, and he was beloved by his colleagues and patients.
He met the love of his life, Marie Regier, in 1969. The two were married on June 2, 1973, and had three daughters. Despite having a busy career, he was a very devoted and playful dad. One of his favorite roles in life became that of a grandfather or Opa. He treasured his time with his grandchildren and loved getting to know each of them as individuals.
He was a man of many hobbies and interests. Music was a big part of his life, playing guitar and always singing. He had a love of the natural world, gardening and being outside among the trees and birds and by the water. He loved reading, playing with words and poetry writing in recent years.
He will be remembered for his empathetic and kindhearted nature, his love of play, silliness and laughter, his love of telling long stories, his social energy and joy found in conversations with almost anybody and his devotion and love to his family and dear friends.
He is survived by his wife; three daughters Heidi (Wilson) Sosa Padilla; Sara (Chuck Wright) Wiebe; and Erica (Jacob) Boehr; four grandchildren Ethan and Nicolas Sosa Padilla; and Charlotte and Hazel Boehr; eight siblings, Marg (Gerald) Neufeld; Linda Unger; Marie Ferguson; Alf (Sharon) Wiebe; Eileen Klaassen; Erika Wiebe; Trudy Wiebe (Dennis Harrigan); and Dave Wiebe; two siblings-in-law, Doris (Dave) Pedersen; and Rob (Janet) Regier; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law Arthur and Charlotte Regier; brother, Rudy Wiebe, two brothers-in-law, Don Ferguson; and Jim Milligan; and three nephews Shawn Ferguson; Brendan Unger; and Jonathan Pedersen.
We’d like to give our gratitude to all of the physicians and staff at UW Health and Agrace Hospice whose compassionate care will not be forgotten.
A memorial service will take place Monday, Sep. 18 at 2 p.m. at Madison Mennonite Church, 1501 Gilbert Rd, Madison, WI 53711. A private burial will take place earlier in the day.
Memorials may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee or The Farley Center of Verona, Wisconsin.
Arrangements provided by Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Verona, Wisconsin. To view and sign this guest book, visit www.ryanfuneralservice.com.