Rempel, William E. (Bill) Professor Emeritus Univ. of Minnesota. Died August 1, age 94. Born on a farm, to Peter and Margarita Rempel near the village of Lowe Farm, Manitoba, Canada July 6, 1921. He was preceded in death by his parents, 9 siblings and 6 half-siblings. Survived by his wife Leola of 66 1/2 years, son, R. Barrie (Beverly), Bonnie G. Manual (Victor) of Montana, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews in Canada and friends, especially Jay Meiske and Maxine Enfield. Bill earned the following degrees: 1944, BSA, 1946, MSc. From the University of Manitoba and in 1952, Ph.D at the U of M. He was employed in the College of Agriculture at the U of M from 1948 - 1992, 44 years 9 months. He started as a graduate student and became a professor. He taught many students. Bill started Active Learning Teaching. Many departments use that now. He did research with pigs. One project took 25 years. He developed miniature pigs for medical research. He was the project leader. His last involvement was with 4-5 other staff members to detect the cause of malignant hyperthermia. They discovered the gene in muscles that causes death under an anesthetic. Bill had a good sense of humor. He enjoyed gardening - especially his peonies. His wish was to be cremated and no funeral. Memorials may be sent to the Red Cross, in loving memory of a great man. With Love, Leola. Arr. Roseville Memorial Chapel 651-631-2727