Obituary of Dennis Liebrecht

LIEBRECHT - Dennis Liebrecht was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan on January 17, 1945, a son of Albert and Olga (nee Weinmaster) Liebrecht. Dennis attended Wallace School until grade three at which time he was eligible to attend the Rhein School. He graduated from Yorkton Regional High School. He lived on a farm near Rhein and farmed with his father until his father's death and continued to manage the family farm with his mother. The farm was sold in 2003 and they moved into the village of Rhein. Dennis enjoyed being with people and loved to play baseball. He and his mother enjoyed watching the local ball games and the Rhein Sports Day was a highlight of the year for them. He was a member of the Rhein Lions Club. He enjoyed going on snowmobile rides with his friends in the winter months. Dennis was diagnosed with Myotonic Dystrophy which reduced his ability to be involved in physical activities. He lived and cared for his mother until his passing on March 5, 2010 at the Regina General Hospital. He was 65 years of age. Dennis was predeceased by his father Albert and his sister Audrey Sass. He leaves to mourn his passing and celebrate his life his mother Olga; his brother Lionel and his wife Helen (nee Starger); brother-in-law Joe Sass; nieces and nephews: Jack (Sherry) Liebrecht, Patti (Craig) Cartier and Christine Liebrecht as well as a host of other relatives and his many friends in the Rhein community. The funeral service was held on Monday, March 8, 2010 from the Christ Lutheran Church in Rhein, with Rev. Daphne Bender officiating. The organist, Arlene Stiglitz led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'Abide With Me', 'Amazing Grace', and 'God Be With You Till We Meet Again'. Honorary bearers were Craig Cartier, Joe Sass, Ian Morrison, Charlie Liebrecht and Lorne Nahirney. The interment took place in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery with Ken Starger, Jack Liebrecht, Lawrence Herman,Randy Herman, Barry Herman and Clifford Herman serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Monday, March 8th, 2010 2:00pm, Christ Lutheran Church - Rhein Interment Details Christ Luthern Church Cemetery