ERMGARD EDITH FRITZLER

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ERMGARD EDITH FRITZLER November 21, 1922 December 10, 2015 After a brief illness at Concordia Hospital on December 10, 2015, Erma passed away at age 93. Predeceased by her siblings Louise, Trudy and Hank; daughter Linda, husband Edward; and son Wayne. Erma leaves to cherish her memory, son Mark; daughter-in-law Jeanette and grandson Adam. Also her brother-in-law Bob Frazer (Wilma) and many close friends and relatives. Erma was born in Plangenau, Poland and immigrated to Canada in 1928 with her parents Olga and Friederich Roloff settling near Morse, Saskatchewan. There she met her future husband Edward Fritzler. During the Second World War, Erma moved to Vancouver and worked as a "Rosie the Riveter" in the Boeing aircraft factory. She married in 1943 and settled in Winnipeg, raising their family at their 135 Linden Ave home. Later in life she was determined to learn to swim, ride a bike, earn her driver's license and play the organ, all of which she accomplished before turning fifty. Erma also enjoying travelling and her part time job at Eatons as a salesperson in the ladies shoe department. Erma will be remembered for her warm personality and wonderful energy, maintaining a positive attitude in the face of many of life's challenges. She was often heard saying, "I can't change the past, so I remember all the good times, not the bad." Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street. Interment and reception to follow. Special thanks to the staff of Kildonan House and especially Concordia Hospital N1 South Ward. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenedenmemorial.ca Glen Eden Funeral Home & Cemetery 204-338-7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 19, 2015