Obituary of Ed Robertus

ROBERTUS - Ed passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 2, 2010. He was 79 years of age. Edward Robertus was born on December 21, 1930 in the Rhein district of Saskatchewan; one of eight children born to Mary (nee Els) and George Robertus. He was raised on the family farm and attended a one room school near Rhein, until he was old enough to stay to help on the farm. As a young man, Ed worked for a time at the puffed wheat factory in Medicine Hat, and also for Logan & Black Construction in Yorkton. On November 9, 1950 he was united in marriage to Rosie Todoschuk. The couple resided in Yorkton after their marriage. Even though the couple resided in Yorkton his heart never left the farm, and in 1965 Ed and Rosie returned to the farm, where they worked side by side until ill health forced their retirement into Rhein. Ed was a true farmer, happiest when he was on the tractor or tending to his livestock. His family was also very important to him. Fishing was his favorite pastime. Ed was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran Faith and in years past were very active in the church community, where he faithfully served as a deacon. After retirement, Ed and Rose became active members of the community, especially with the Golden Agers, where they loved to play cards and visit with their friends. About four years ago, Ed became a resident of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home, where Rosie would faithfully visit him. Rosie predeceased Ed on February 20th, 2008. He was also predeceased by his parents, George and Mary; brothers Jack & Rheinold; sisters Margaret Stricker, Martha Mehling, and Ester Lefebvre. He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter Irene (Victor) Danylko of Fort Qu'Appelle; son Darrel (Jackie) Robertus of Melville; grandchildren: Chantel (Trevor), Chad (Meagan), Sandi (Larry), Tamara (Ken), Nicole (Darrel), Terry Padar, Chad (Deana) Padar, and Chantelle Padar (Leon); and three great grandchildren: Brenna, Dreyden and Jessica. Also sisters, Mary (Al) Hintz and Hilda Pfeifer; as well as nieces and nephews. A service of comfort was held on Friday evening, March 5, 2010 from the chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home. The funeral service was held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from Christ Lutheran Church in Rhein with Rev. Daphne Bender officiating. The organist, Arlene Stiglitz led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'Just As I Am', 'Abide With Me', and 'Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me'. Honorary bearers were Roland Becker, Leonard Ruf, Verner Ruf, Ed Boehm, Lorne Ruf and Ronald Poppenheim. The interment took place in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery with Lorne Pfeifer, Jeff Poppenheim, Trevor Schultz, Jason Poppenheim, Derek Boehm and Chad Danylko serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Saturday, March 6th, 2010 2:00pm, Christ Lutheran Church - Rhein Interment Details Christ Luthern Church Cemetery