WILLIAM LOEB

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WILLIAM LOEB William Bill Loeb, aged 88 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2003 at East Gate Lodge, Beausejour. He is survived by his children, Karen (Ken Schmidt), Gary, Gail (Clarence Lashek), Bernice (Al Crossley), Gail (Ken Stengel), Gerry McKay (Joyce), and Wayne McKay; by his grandchildren, Kevin and Kristy-Anne Schmidt, Tim (Carla) Loeb, Marnie (Andy) Sit, Jennifer and Michael Lashek, Kolten and Lukas Stengel and by sisters-in-law, Elizza Loeb, Lindy Loeb, Adeline (Wayne) Scheer; brother-in-law Ed Rohloff; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his wife Olga; brothers, Art and Kurtis; sister Frieda Ludtke; brother-in-law Vic Ludtke and daughter-in-law Judy Loeb. Bill was born on October 8, 1915 in Lydiatt to Conrad and Marie (Betzold) Loeb. On April 25, 1942 he married Olga Rohloff and together they made their home on the farm in Lydiatt where they raised their family. The farm was a summer home for many relatives. After retiring from farming, Bill and Olga moved to Beausejour where he worked for the Brokenhead Municipality. He was a faithful member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Lydiatt and Grace Lutheran Church in Beausejour. Over the years he served as a Corrall School trustee, a councillor for the Springfield Municipality, and was on the church council in Lydiatt. Bill enjoyed a good card game, sing-songs, fishing and any neighborhood or family gathering. He was a fun loving man who liked to tease. Bicycle Bill appreciated the care and friendship he received from the residents and staff of South Haven, Beausejour Hospital and East Gate Lodge. The family thanks them and Dr. Daphne Schmidt for their care and support. There will be viewing on Wednesday, December 17 (tonight) from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with a prayer service at 8:45 p.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, Park Ave. E. Beausejour. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 18 at 11:00 a.m. also at the Chapel with Rev. Harold Borchardt officiating. Interment will follow in the Beausejour Town Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Bill may be made to East Gate Lodge or the Memorial Fund of Grace Lutheran Church, both in Beausejour, MB, R0E OCO. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or Man. Toll Free 1-877-776-2220

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 17, 2003