Obituary of Edward Aichele

AICHELE - Edward Aichele was born on August 23, 1927 in the Otthon district of Saskatchewan; a son of Huldina (nee Kirsch) and William Aichele. As a young man Ed helped on the family farm but eventually ventured out on his own, first working as a tinsmith with Caribou Plumbing in Moose Jaw. On September 3rd 1955 he was united in marriage to Dorothy McDonald at Moose Jaw. They had two sons, Darwin & Eldon. In 1962 the family transferred to Shaunavon, where Ed started his own plumbing and heating business 'Custom Sheet Metal & Plumbing' in 1964. He operated his business until 1997, when he retired. During his many years in business, Ed was known for his forthright and honest dealings with his customers, and had become known as 'honest Ed' around the community. As a very young man, Ed was musically inclined and enjoyed singing, he and his sister-in-law sang gospel music regularly on a radio program. At age 19 he professed his faith in God, and was faithful his entire life. During his working years, golfing and bowling were favorite pastimes. Upon retirement Ed kept busy by offering to drive people to do shopping and for appointments. He enjoyed people and being around people. In January of 1997 Dorothy passed away. Later that year Ed moved back to Yorkton, and was united in marriage to Joyce Knodel in December of that year. The couple has since resided here. Ed passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 9th 2015 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 88 years of age. Besides his first wife Dorothy, Ed was predeceased by his parents William & Huldina; brothers Alfred, Alvin, Walter and Milton Aichele; sisters: Selma Protsko and Lorraine Geiger, as well as brothers-in-law Nick Protsko, Harland Geiger and Cecil Geiger. Ed is survived by his wife of 18 years, Joyce; sons: Darwin (Debra) of Calgary; and Eldon (Lorna) of Calgary; grandson Gregory of Calgary; step-daughters: Ivy Lou (Kalvin) McLean of Yorkton; Connie (Roy) Martin of St. Albert, AB; three step-grandsons: Ryan (Kyla: Odin, Troy, Kason & Lucy); Chris; and Travis. A sister: Alice Geiger of Calgary; brother Irwin (Esther) Aichele of Calgary; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held on Monday, December 14, 2015 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. Pastor Brian Kirsch of Heritage Baptist Church officiated. A tribute to Ed was given by Diane Marshall. Soloist, Kevin Aichele sang 'I'd Rather Have Jesus', and a duet of Kevin & Diane sang 'Precious Lord, Take My Hand'. Organist, Amanda Buhler led the congregation in the hymn 'When I Survey the Wondrous Cross'. The interment took place in the Garden of St. Matthew with Calvin McLean, John Marshall, Kevin Aichele, Lyle Griffin and Dennis Balysky serving as the casketbearers. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com. Memorials were to the Gideon Bible Society or to Teen Challenge, c/o Box 21111 Saskatoon, SK S7H 5N9 Visitation Details Sunday, December 13th, 2015 7:00pm - 8:00pm, Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton Service Information Monday, December 14th, 2015 11:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens