Obituary of Rosa Weitzel

Rosa (Rose ) Leonora Weitzel was born in Rhein, Sask. on December 16, 1925; a daughter of Carl and Katherine (nee Miller) Engel. She attended Wallace School where she graduated. On November 26, 1945 Rose was united in marriage to Bill Weitzel. They lived in Rhein briefly and later settled on a farm near Rhein where they farmed and raised their two boys: Curtis and Launey. After Bill passed away in 1975 Rose moved to Yorkton where she was employed at Mr. Mike's Restaurant and at Soup and Such at the Parkland Mall. After she retired she made her home at Queen Elizabeth Court where she had continued to live until her passing on February 21, 2010 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. She was 84 years of age. Rose enjoyed helping people. She volunteered at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home; helped many residents at the Queen Elizabeth Court (often taking them for groceries or doctors appointments) and enjoyed planning events. Also, she enjoyed taking trips with her family and friends. Rose was predeceased by her father Carl, mother Katherine; brothers: Donald, Jack, Willie, Alex; a sister Elsie Rathgaber; her husband Bill Weitzel and a son Dale Kevin. She leaves to mourn her passing and to celebrate her life her children: Curtis (Shirley), Launey (Audrey); her three grandsons: Christopher (Jen), Jason (Nancy), Jonathan (Chyndelle); sisters: Felada (Rudy) Liebrecht), Vilma (Wally) Nahirney; sisters - in - law: Effie (Charlie) Engel, Edna (Willie) Engel, Violet (Alex) Engel along with numerous nieces, nephews and all of her friends and relatives at Queen Elizabeth Court. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday morning, February 27, 2010 from ST. Paul Lutheran Church Yorkton, Sask. with Pastor Fred Schneider officiating. The organist was Carla Laycock leading the Congregation in the Hymns: "Abide with Me", "Amazing Grace" and "God Be With You TIll We Meet Again". Rose's grandsons: Christopher, Jason and Jonathan gave the reflections and remembrances of her life. All those that shared in Rose's life were Honourary Bearers. The interment took place at Christ Lutheran Cemetery Rhein, Sask with Grandsons: Christopher, Jason and Jonathan Weitzel serving as Urn Bearers. In memory of Rose, Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or the SPCA Yorkton Branch as gifts of remembrance. cremation and Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Baileys's Funeral Home Yorkton baileysfuneralhome@sasktel.net Service Information Saturday, February 27th, 2010 11:00am, St. Paul Lutheran Church Interment Details Christ Luthern Church Cemetery