Obituary of Theresa Erhardt

ERHARDT - Mrs. Theresa Erhardt, formerly of Rhein, widow of Alex Erhardt passed away suddenly in Regina, SK, December 31, 2009. She was 92 years of age. Theresa (Rosie) Erhardt, nee Pfeifer was born October 31, 1917, in Rhein, SK. She was the nineth of twelve children born to George and Maria (Rothenberger) Pfeifer. She was raised on the family farm and was baptized and confirmed in the Rhein Lutheran Church. She attended school in Rhein. She was united in marriage to Alex Erhardt on September 30, 1936 and they settled on their farm south of Rhein. Theresa was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church, ELW and choir. She was involved with the Kitchen Band and Golden Agers where she spent many happy times. After Alex's passing in 1989, she moved off the farm to the Rheinwood Manor where she lived until 2000 when she moved to Regina to be near her family. She resided at Queen Victoria Estates where she was very active in many of the activities including choir, playing cards, bingo and bus tours. Theresa's grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy and she was able to celebrate all the holidays and birthdays with them. Theresa was predeceased by her parents; seven sisters, Amelia Weitzel, Maria Pfeiffer, Amalia Windecker, Pauline Windecker, Esther Erhardt, Elsa Pfeiffer; and Clara Beatty; four brothers, George, David, Gottfried and Jack Pfeifer. Theresa leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate her life, her son, Wayne and his wife Gloria of Regina; grandchildren, Kim (Bryan) Parisloff, Kevin Erhardt, Sheri (Devin) Gabel; great grandchildren Kolby, Karter, Kaeley, Arienne and Alandra, all of Regina; and numerous nieces and nephews. Theresa is also survived by other family members Nettie Pfeifer, Hilda Pfeifer, Agnes and Albert Erhardt, and Ken Beatty. Funeral Service was held on Thursday, January 7th at Christ Lutheran Church, Rhein with Rev. Daphne Bender officiating. The organist, Arlene Stiglitz led in the singing of the hymns, Amazing Grace, Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me and What A Friend We Have in Jesus. The eulogy was conveyed by Gerry Erhardt. All those who knew and loved Theresa were considered as honourary bearers. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Matthew at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Kevin Erhardt, Bryan Parisloff, Devin Gabel, Lorne Pfeifer, Calvin Pfeifer and Curran Erhardt serving as the casket bearers. Condolences to the family can be emailed to baileysfuneralhome@sasktel.net Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Thursday, January 7th, 2010 11:00am, Christ Lutheran Church - Rhein Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens