ROBERTUS - Ed passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday,
March 2, 2010. He was 79 years of age. Edward Robertus was born on December
21, 1930 in the Rhein district of Saskatchewan; one of eight children born to Mary
(nee Els) and George Robertus. He was raised on the family farm and attended a
one room school near Rhein, until he was old enough to stay to help on the farm.
As a young man, Ed worked for a time at the puffed wheat factory in Medicine Hat,
and also for Logan & Black Construction in Yorkton. On November 9, 1950 he was
united in marriage to Rosie Todoschuk. The couple resided in Yorkton after their
marriage. Even though the couple resided in Yorkton his heart never left the farm, and in 1965 Ed and
Rosie returned to the farm, where they worked side by side until ill health forced their retirement into
Rhein. Ed was a true farmer, happiest when he was on the tractor or tending to his livestock. His family
was also very important to him. Fishing was his favorite pastime. Ed was baptized and confirmed into
the Lutheran Faith and in years past were very active in the church community, where he faithfully
served as a deacon. After retirement, Ed and Rose became active members of the community, especially
with the Golden Agers, where they loved to play cards and visit with their friends. About four years ago,
Ed became a resident of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home, where Rosie would faithfully visit him.
Rosie predeceased Ed on February 20th, 2008. He was also predeceased by his parents, George and
Mary; brothers Jack & Rheinold; sisters Margaret Stricker, Martha Mehling, and Ester Lefebvre. He
leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter and a son. A service of comfort was held on Friday evening, March 5, 2010 from the chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home. The funeral service was held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from Christ Lutheran Church in Rhein with Rev. Daphne Bender officiating. The organist, Arlene Stiglitz led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'Just As I Am', 'Abide With Me', and 'Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me'.
March 2, 2010. He was 79 years of age. Edward Robertus was born on December
21, 1930 in the Rhein district of Saskatchewan; one of eight children born to Mary
(nee Els) and George Robertus. He was raised on the family farm and attended a
one room school near Rhein, until he was old enough to stay to help on the farm.
As a young man, Ed worked for a time at the puffed wheat factory in Medicine Hat,
and also for Logan & Black Construction in Yorkton. On November 9, 1950 he was
united in marriage to Rosie Todoschuk. The couple resided in Yorkton after their
marriage. Even though the couple resided in Yorkton his heart never left the farm, and in 1965 Ed and
Rosie returned to the farm, where they worked side by side until ill health forced their retirement into
Rhein. Ed was a true farmer, happiest when he was on the tractor or tending to his livestock. His family
was also very important to him. Fishing was his favorite pastime. Ed was baptized and confirmed into
the Lutheran Faith and in years past were very active in the church community, where he faithfully
served as a deacon. After retirement, Ed and Rose became active members of the community, especially
with the Golden Agers, where they loved to play cards and visit with their friends. About four years ago,
Ed became a resident of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home, where Rosie would faithfully visit him.
Rosie predeceased Ed on February 20th, 2008. He was also predeceased by his parents, George and
Mary; brothers Jack & Rheinold; sisters Margaret Stricker, Martha Mehling, and Ester Lefebvre. He
leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter and a son. A service of comfort was held on Friday evening, March 5, 2010 from the chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home. The funeral service was held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from Christ Lutheran Church in Rhein with Rev. Daphne Bender officiating. The organist, Arlene Stiglitz led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'Just As I Am', 'Abide With Me', and 'Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me'.
ROBERTUS - Ed passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday,
March 2, 2010. He was 79 years of age. Edward Robertus was born on December
21, 1930 in the Rhein district of Saskatchewan; one of eight children born to Mary
(nee Els) and George Robertus. He was raised on the family farm and attended a
one room school near Rhein, until he was old enough to stay to help on the farm.
As a young man, Ed worked for a time at the puffed wheat factory in Medicine Hat,
and also for Logan & Black Construction in Yorkton. On November 9, 1950 he was
united in marriage to Rosie Todoschuk. The couple resided in Yorkton after their
marriage. Even though the couple resided in Yorkton his heart never left the farm, and in 1965 Ed and
Rosie returned to the farm, where they worked side by side until ill health forced their retirement into
Rhein. Ed was a true farmer, happiest when he was on the tractor or tending to his livestock. His family
was also very important to him. Fishing was his favorite pastime. Ed was baptized and confirmed into
the Lutheran Faith and in years past were very active in the church community, where he faithfully
served as a deacon. After retirement, Ed and Rose became active members of the community, especially
with the Golden Agers, where they loved to play cards and visit with their friends. About four years ago,
Ed became a resident of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home, where Rosie would faithfully visit him.
Rosie predeceased Ed on February 20th, 2008. He was also predeceased by his parents, George and
Mary; brothers Jack & Rheinold; sisters Margaret Stricker, Martha Mehling, and Ester Lefebvre. He
leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter and a son. A service of comfort was held on Friday evening, March 5, 2010 from the chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home. The funeral service was held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from Christ Lutheran Church in Rhein with Rev. Daphne Bender officiating. The organist, Arlene Stiglitz led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'Just As I Am', 'Abide With Me', and 'Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me'.
March 2, 2010. He was 79 years of age. Edward Robertus was born on December
21, 1930 in the Rhein district of Saskatchewan; one of eight children born to Mary
(nee Els) and George Robertus. He was raised on the family farm and attended a
one room school near Rhein, until he was old enough to stay to help on the farm.
As a young man, Ed worked for a time at the puffed wheat factory in Medicine Hat,
and also for Logan & Black Construction in Yorkton. On November 9, 1950 he was
united in marriage to Rosie Todoschuk. The couple resided in Yorkton after their
marriage. Even though the couple resided in Yorkton his heart never left the farm, and in 1965 Ed and
Rosie returned to the farm, where they worked side by side until ill health forced their retirement into
Rhein. Ed was a true farmer, happiest when he was on the tractor or tending to his livestock. His family
was also very important to him. Fishing was his favorite pastime. Ed was baptized and confirmed into
the Lutheran Faith and in years past were very active in the church community, where he faithfully
served as a deacon. After retirement, Ed and Rose became active members of the community, especially
with the Golden Agers, where they loved to play cards and visit with their friends. About four years ago,
Ed became a resident of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home, where Rosie would faithfully visit him.
Rosie predeceased Ed on February 20th, 2008. He was also predeceased by his parents, George and
Mary; brothers Jack & Rheinold; sisters Margaret Stricker, Martha Mehling, and Ester Lefebvre. He
leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter and a son. A service of comfort was held on Friday evening, March 5, 2010 from the chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home. The funeral service was held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from Christ Lutheran Church in Rhein with Rev. Daphne Bender officiating. The organist, Arlene Stiglitz led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'Just As I Am', 'Abide With Me', and 'Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me'.
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