1923 ~ JESSKE ~ 2016

Edwin Jesske of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Ruth Jesske, passed away on Friday, February 26th, 2016 at the age of 92 years. Edwin leaves to cherish his memory his children, David (Jacquie) Jesske, Hope Roeder, Allan (Nancy) Jesske, Bonnie Haas, Lottie (Chris) Warren-Williams, Kim (Gary) Franz, and Neil (Kathleen) Jesske; his grandchildren, Kevin (Alison) Jesske, Crystal (Doug) Hanson, Kurt (Robyn) Roeder, Kelly (Darryl) Marcocchio, Candace Freisen, Carl and Craig Jesske, Wesley (Norma) and Trevor Haas, Robert (Kristi) Campbell, Melissa Campbell, Korissa Franz (Mike), Taylor, Lacey, and Mckenzie Franz, and Evan Jesske; numerous great-grandchildren; his sisters, Elma (Albert) Herrmann, Ida Pudwell, and Millie (Morley) Desjardine; his brother, Emil Jesske; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Arlene Jesske, Emma Jesske, Alice (Edwin) Kanewischer, and Marie Schuetzle. Edwin was born on September 30th, 1923 to Rudolf and Lydia Jesske at Liebenthal, Saskatchewan. On October 22nd, 1948, he married the love of his life, Ruth Schuetzle, and they settled on a farm in Schuler in 1959. Edwin was involved with the Church of God, 4-H Beef Club and Drowning Ford member. We will miss those eyes that twinkled with love when he saw you. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SOUTHVIEW CHURCH OF GOD, 2366 Southview Drive SE, on Friday, March 4th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Bob Church officiating. A Private Interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Edwin’s memory may be made to HALO, 12 – 49 Viscount Avenue SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5G1. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Edwin Jesske. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

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