HERBERT H. RODEWALD -

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HERBERT H. RODEWALD 1924 - 2000 With courage and dignity and his family with him, Herbert Rodewald, beloved husband of Irene of Emerson, Manitoba, passed away peacefully March 8, 2000 at the age of 75 years 4 months 1 day at the Health Sciences Centre. Besides his devoted wife and best friend of 48 years he is survived by four sons; Dennis (Debbie) of Dominion City, MB; Tom (Teri-Lee) of Calgary, AB; Jeff (Shelly) of Emerson, MB; Mark (Laurie) of Calgary, AB and by one daughter, Wendy (Sean) Tsuyuki of Winnipeg, MB; 14 grandchildren, Kyla, Maurie, Jill, Michael, Chad, Janette, Jeffrey, Darryl, Bryan, Brittany, Riley, Adam, Connor and Jack; two brothers, Louis (Linda) of Emerson, MB; Walter (Betty) of Winnipeg, MB; one sister-in-law, Lillian (Gerhard) Schultz of Emerson, MB; one brother-in-law, Frank Horner of Winnipeg, MB, and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Herbert was predeceased by his parents, Otto and Rosalie of Emerson, MB; one brother and sister-in-law Robert and Verna of Emerson, MB; one sister Hildegarde of Winnipeg, MB, one sister-in-law Adeline of Toronto, ON; his father and mother-in-law, Julius and Martha Ratchinsky of Winnipeg MB. Born in Germany on November 7, 1924, Herbert immigrated to Canada with his parents and brother Robert at the tender age of six months old. A devoted father and grandfather, "Papa" was delighted and proud to attend many hockey games, volleyball games, curling games, school functions and the many other activities that his grandchildren took part in. He always made sure that he had gum in his pocket for the little ones. He never asked for respect but instead earned respect from everyone that knew him. Herbert served in the Second World War for his country from 1941-1946. He served in Canada, The United Kingdom and North Western Europe with the Winnipeg Rifles. After his discharge, his life began with "Dolly" and together they farmed in the Emerson area for 39 years. Besides his life of farming, "Herbie" enjoyed sports immensely and for many years was a season ticket holder for both the Jets and the Bombers. He was an active member of the Emerson Curling Club for 40 years where he also sat on the committee to help the continued growth of the sport he loved. He was a member of the Emerson Legion #77, a lifelong member of the Emerson Lutheran Church, a coach and member of the Emerson Skating Rink, he sat on the Altona Credit Union board as the first Emerson Branch Representative and was a very supportive member of the community as a whole. In his last years he became a member of the Emerson Golf and Country Club where he learned the relaxing sport of golf. He knew that he wasnt the best golfer and was very proud and delighted to golf in league play with his grandson Chad every Wednesday night. He also enjoyed the camaraderie of all his friends at the coffee shops. Herbie and Dolly enjoyed travelling to different parts of the world. Some of the places they visited together were Hawaii, the Caribbean, Las Vegas, different parts of Canada and Europe. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 11, at 2:00 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fredensthal, MB with Reverend Lesley Calder officiating. Interment will be followed at the Emerson cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, 301-352 Donald St., Wpg., MB R3B 2H8 or to the Emerson Lutheran Church Memorial Fund in Emerson, MB. Arrangements entrusted to Wiebe Funeral Home of Altona, MB.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 10, 2000