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NICHOLAS RIEDIGER
Born: Aug 21, 1922
Date of Passing: Jan 12, 0208
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryNICHOLAS RIEDIGER August 21, 1922 - January 12, 2008 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nicholas Riediger at Bethania Personal Care Home on Saturday, January 12, 2008. Left to mourn his passing are his loving wife Betty (nee Wiebe) of 63 years and his five children: Marilyn (Dave) Winter, Ken (Carla), Barry (Garn) of Thailand, Nick (Libby), Helen (Ewald) Kasdorf. He was the beloved Opa to 14 grandchildren: Christine (Peter) Jansen, Robert Winter, Frederick (Marlene) Winter, Michael Winter; Eric, Natalie and Mark Riediger; Kelly, Nicholas, Brenna, and Megan Riediger; Selena, Victoria and Jason Kasdorf. He was also the great-grandfather to Bridgitte, Erin and Elliott Jansen of Oakville, Ontario. He is also survived by his brother Vern (Erika) Riediger of Victoria, British Columbia, sister-in-law Kay Riediger of Abbotsford and brother-in-law Frank Wiens, as well as Peter and Selma Wiebe, Jake and Martha Wiebe, Walter and Shelagh Wiebe, Alvin and Suzanne Wiebe and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Henry and Helena (Klassen) Riediger, three brothers and five sisters: Henry and Helen Riediger, John Riediger, Jacob and Helen Harder, Susie and Abram Dyck, Sarah and Waldemar Lehn, Peter and Erna Lehn, and Mrs. Tina Wiens. Nicholas was born on August 21, 1922 in Arkadak, Russia. He came to Canada in 1923 with his family. They settled in Hanley, Saskatchewan. In 1935 they moved to Winnipeg where his father started the family business Riediger's Supermarket. In 1942 Nicholas was baptized by Rev. J.H. Enns and became a member of the First Mennonite Church. After serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Flying Officer during the Second World War, he joined the family business with his father and three brothers to which he devoted his entire life. At the age of 42 he developed Peripheral Neuropathy. In spite of the debilitating effects of this condition, he continued working until age 79 when he suffered a major heart attack. At age 82 he became a resident of Bethania. Nicholas enjoyed life and especially the people in his life. He loved good food, chocolate, country music and the cottage at Brereton lake. In his younger years he enjoyed singing in the church choir. He was a very generous person who was known for his good humour and positive and uncomplaining attitude to life. He loved to tell a good joke. He was passionate about supporting the First Mennonite Church and Westgate Mennonite Collegiate. The family would like to thank the staff at Bethania for their loving, compassionate care and the many friends and volunteers who visited him. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at First Mennonite Church, 922 Notre Dame Avenue with Rev. Franz Wiebe officiating. Viewing prior to the service. Interment in Brookside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethania Pastoral Care, 1045 Concordia Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2K 3S7. FRIENDS FUNERAL SERVICE 2146 Main Street 339-5555
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 15, 2008
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I was fortunate enough to work for Nick in the meat department at Riediger's Supermarket on Isabel in 1982 for almost a year. Helmut Epp who was the delivery driver for many years and was a good friend my dads Henry Pauls, asked Nick if he might have a job for me and he hired me. Nick was a great boss and a fair man. I remember Nick would always make sure that everyone in the meat department got their full breaks - 2 15 minute breaks and 1 hour lunch. It was a fun place to work but you also wanted to do your best for Nick. Nick taught me everything he knew except meat cutting. The most important thing I learned from him was being friendly and I will never forget his smile. I am grateful for the time I worked there and I would drop by the store until it closed. Everytime I drive past Tim Horton at Isabel across from the Freight House I fondly remember Riediger's. - Posted by: Reinhold Heinrich Pauls (Former employee at meat dept Riedigers Supermarkey) on: Jul 21, 2021
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When I was a child my dad, Bill Kruger would drive from River Heights to North Kildonan to shop at Riediger’s Supermarket. The Riediger’s were Westgate supporters and that meant a lot to our family. At the store We would always get these amazing crispy buns with soft bread on the inside. They were shaped like huge almonds. One Saturday we were standing at the meat counter and dad was ordering “cold cuts” from Nick Riediger. I saw the pork chops and my mouth watered. But dad said we would not be getting them today. I was crestfallen. When we got to the check out the cashier handed us a package wrapped in butcher paper. It was marked “free.” I was overjoyed. It was the pork chops! Mr. Riediger’s generosity to me, a little girl that day will never be forgotten. - Posted by: Marlene Kruger Wiebe (Family friend) on: Feb 26, 2020
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Uncle Nick, You were my hero. Your uncomplaining and loving zest for life has inspired me my entire life. I never told you that but maybe Aunt Betty and the rest of the family would like to hear it and take comfort in it . I always admired you and wish we had been able to spend more time together Your loving niece Patty - Posted by: pat arnel (Family) on: Jan 15, 2008