ED KNODEL

1926 ~ 2013

Mr. Edwin (Ed) Knodel, beloved husband of Mrs. Margaret Knodel of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully at the Riverview Care Centre on Thursday, October 10, 2013, age 87 years.  Ed was born in Medicine Hat September 30,1926, to loving parents, John and Sofia Knodel. He was raised in Medicine Hat, and after  finishing his education, entered the teaching profession.  Ed taught for several years, accepting positions in Orion, Vauxhall, Lethbridge, and Armada where he became principal,  and met the love of his life, Margaret.  They married in Lethbridge March 1, 1952, then moved back to Medicine Hat where Ed purchased his father’s shares of Powerhouse Greenhouses. Eventually, Ed and Marg started their own operation – Greenwood Gardens, then later Crescent Heights Florists – both becoming well known throughout the community.  In the late 60’s, Ed returned to teaching at Elm Street School, then entered the Real Estate profession, eventually owning and operating Big K Realty. Due to his integrity and work ethic, Ed became an influential figure in local Real Estate, mentoring numerous successful agents in the process.  He was also a founding member of the Red Hat Grower Cooperative which continues to thrive and grow to this day.  Whether in his professional or family life, Ed maintained an unblemished commitment to honesty and integrity.  Ed loved life, whether kibitzing with his children and grandchildren or golfing and bowling with his “Buddies”. He was a dedicated family man and will be deeply missed by all he knew.  Ed’s memory will be cherished by his wife, Margaret; sons, Barry (Marlene), Wayne (Terry Lynn), Grant (Lynn) and Neale;  grandchildren, Jay (Ashley), Janine (Paul), Allison, Abrielle and Macauley;  great-grandchildren, Lane, Maci and Caleb; sisters, Lil (Jim) Richardson and Vi Ferguson;  sister- in-law, Edna Knodel, and numerous other relatives.  He was predeceased by parents, John & Sofia Knodel;   siblings, Elsie, Art, Leah, Herb, Emil, Alice and infant sister, Karlin.  A Celebration of Ed’s life will be held in the Terrace Room at Chinook Village, 2801 – 13 Ave. S.E., Medicine Hat on Thursday, October 17, 2013,  at 2:00 p.m.  Private family interment will take place prior to celebration with Pastor Greg Keen officiating.  (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com)  Memorial donations in Ed’s name may be made directly to the Medicine Hat & District Food Bank, 532 South Railway Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2V6. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455