Obituary of Albert Pister

Albert Pister was born on June 20, 1922 in the Runnymede District of Saskatchewan; a son of Carl and Mary (nee Propp) Pister. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. After attending Memorial School near Runnymede he worked at Kendall Motors (Esso) in Kamsack. Albert then met the love of his life Rachel Schwartz and they were united in marriage on November 16, 1945 at the Christ Lutheran Church in Runnymede. This union was blessed with 8 children: Gary, Shirley, Sharon, Arlene, Barbara, Marilyn, Sherry and Grant. They resided in Kamsack for 9 years until moving to Rhein SK. in 1955 where Albert took over the Rhein Esso Agency. He worked there for 30 years and in that time was awarded many acheivement and excellence awards. During his career with Esso he purchased farmland west of Rhein. Albert took great pride in his farming. In 1986 Albert and Rachel semi - retired and moved to Yorkton SK. He never did retire from farming. He seeded and harvested this past summer's crop and was very proud of it. His daily trips to the farm were brightened by his dogs "mans best friends". Albert enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, playing cards, making sausage and travelling. He and Rachel travelled for many years south to Texas in the winter and west to B.C. in the summer. Albert was also involved in his community serving as a council member for Christ Lutheran Church and a charter member of the Rhein Lion's Club Albert was a loving husband to Rachel for 58 wonderful years. As a devoted father he loved the many family gatherings with his children and grandchildren. We are all left with treasured memoriesAlbert Pister beloved husband of Rachel, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away suddenly on December 24, 2003 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 81 years of age. God chose a special day for him, Christmas in Heaven. He was predeceased by his parents, daughter Sharon, grandchild Mitchell and brother Victor. He leaves to mourn his loving wife Rachel. Son Gary (Glennis) of Vernon, BC and their children: Kyra (Kevin) Gaetz, Karen and Karl (Robbi); daughters: Shirley (Alfred) Ostafie of Yorkton, SK. and their children Craig (Kelly - Ann) and Gwen, Arlene (Mervin) Wegner of Ebenezer and their children Jay - Lyn (Damon) Radison and Tyler, Barbara (Jiggs) McLeod of Medicine Hat, AB and her children: Lindsay (Scott) and Michael Laevens, Marilyn (Allan) of Regina, SK. and her children Michaeline (Aaron) Karpan and Niki - Lyn, Sherry (Gerry) Schnell of Medicine Hat, AB and their children MacKenzie, Carson and Tanner. A son Grant (Joelann) of Rhein and their children Charlsie, Brianne and Paige; eight great grandchildren: Travis, Tyson, Rebecca, Dylan, Madisen, Jackson, McKenna and Sawyer; brothers: Alex (Elsie) of Penticton, BC. Lawrence (Myrna) of Runnymede. SK; sister - in - law: Shirley of Penticton, BC.along with numerous nieces, nephews, countless friends and relatives. Service Information Saturday, November 29th, 2003 11:00am, St. Paul Lutheran Church Interment Details Christ Luthern Church Cemetery