Obituary of Erma Falkenberg-Gogal

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". FALKENBERG GOGAL - Mrs. Erma Falkenberg Gogal of Yorkton passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. She was eighty-two years of age. Erma was born on December 27, 1926 in Constantine, Poland. A daughter of August & Elsa (nee Weick) Jendrasheske. Erma grew up on the family farm at MacNutt, Sask. She attended Minerva School in the Calder District and completed grades one through seven in three years. She married Rudolf Falkenberg on October 13, 1946 in MacNutt, Saskatchewan and together they raised four children. They farmed for fourteen years from 1946 - 1960. When Rudolf became ill, they left the farm and moved to Yorkton. Erma honed her skills as a cook and opened her own Family Restaurant. She earned bragging rights to the best homemade soup. During this time, Rudolf passed away with cancer, and Erma continued in the restaurant business providing for the family. Erma married Tom Gogal of Yorkton on December 5, 1978. Erma worked in the restaurant business for a total of twenty nine years from 1961 - 1990, and then retired. Now was the time to enjoy her hobbies and gardening. Her hands were continuously busy as she completed many projects for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. There are many samples of her handiwork from sweaters, afghans, tiny slippers, toques and Roughrider Socks. Each new addition to the family was welcomed with love by a hand made baby shawl. Erma moved from her house to Fairview Arms in 2002 and enjoyed all her new friends as they enjoyed her. She participated in all the calendar events and made the rounds visiting her children. Her zest for life and sense of humour helped lighten challenging times for family and friends. She welcomed and accepted everyone into her home with a bountiful table and lots of love. Erma was predeceased by her husbands, Rudolf Falkenberg and Tom Gogal, her parents, August & Elsa Jendrasheske, three brothers, Otto, Carl & Frank Jendrasheske, a sister Martha & brother, Robert in infancy and several brothers and sisters-in-law. Erma leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate her life her four children and their families: two daughters, Alma (Ray) Ruecker of Regina and Ruth Falkenberg of Yorkton; two sons, Harold (Bonnie) Falkenberg of Calgary and Ray (Shannon) Falkenberg of Winnipeg; eight grandchildren: Sheri (Garth) Beatty, Lisa Ruecker-Sobotkiewicz (Roger), Terri (Michael) Kardynal, Cory (Shannon Hood) Niefer, Ryan Falkenberg (Wendy White), Kimberly Falkenberg (Jeremy Mooth), Amanda (David) Teixeira, Pamela Falkenberg-Halstead (Brad); nine great grandchildren: Donavon & Marissa Beatty, Matthew & Kassia Ruecker-Sobotkiewicz, August & Benedict Falkenberg, Beckett & Mason Mooth, Naomi Teixeira; four sisters: Leona Falkenberg, Agnes (Albert) Jarmuske, Martha Osmak, Mary (Ernie) Brauen; two brothers, Roman (Frances) Jendrasheske, Ervin (Gilly) Jendrasheske as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. An evening vigil and tribute service with family sharing many special stories, tributes and memories of Erma was held on Friday, July 31, 2009 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, August 1, 2009 from Zion Lutheran Church in Yorkton with Rev. Daniel Moeller officiating. A recorded musical selection, 'I Wont Have to Cross Jordan Alone' by the Free Spirit Quartet was played. Organist, Verna Liebrecht led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'I'm But a Stranger Here' 'Amazing Grace' and 'Lord Take My Hand and Lead Me'. Grandchildren, Corey Niefer and Terri Kardynal gave a tribute and words of remembrance on behalf of the family. Honourary Bearers were Sheri Beatty, Terri Kardynal, Lisa Ruecker-Sobotkiewicz, Ryan Falkenberg, Kimberly Falkenberg, Cory Niefer, Amanda Teixeira, Pamela Falkenberg- Halstead. Son, Harold Falkenberg served as the urn bearer. Interment followed in the family plot in the Garden of St. Mark at Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Memorials in memory of Erma Falkenberg Gogal may be made to the Lutheran Hour or to the Saskatchewan Lung Association as gifts of remembrance. Condolences may be emailed to the family at baileysfuneralhome@sasktel.net . Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton. Service Information Saturday, August 1st, 2009, Zion Lutheran Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens