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Labersweller, Elmer William (1934-2000)
(Created page with "''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 2000 Sep 8 p. 29 Birth date: 1934 Aug 28 text of obituary: <center><h3>ELMER WILLIAM LABERSWELLER</h3></center> Labersweiler of Sas...") |
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| − | Labersweiler of Saskatoon passed away May |
+ | Elmer (Al) William Labersweiler of Saskatoon passed away May |
14. He was born Aug. |
14. He was born Aug. |
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28, 1934 to Martin and |
28, 1934 to Martin and |
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Growing up, he was |
Growing up, he was |
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positively influenced by |
positively influenced by |
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| − | his grandparents, |
+ | his grandparents, John |
and Mary Labersweiler, |
and Mary Labersweiler, |
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and close friends Alfred |
and close friends Alfred |
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and Katie Kelln. He |
and Katie Kelln. He |
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| − | married |
+ | married Iona Schapansky Aug. 31 , 1960. |
They lived in Dalmeny, |
They lived in Dalmeny, |
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Sask. He was active on |
Sask. He was active on |
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outgoing and humorous character lit up a |
outgoing and humorous character lit up a |
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room. He is mourned |
room. He is mourned |
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| − | by |
+ | by Iona; daughters Deb |
and Barb; and 2 granddaughters. The funeral |
and Barb; and 2 granddaughters. The funeral |
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was May 19 in Dalmeny Community Church, |
was May 19 in Dalmeny Community Church, |
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Latest revision as of 13:34, 26 July 2021
Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Sep 8 p. 29
Birth date: 1934 Aug 28
text of obituary:
ELMER WILLIAM LABERSWELLER
Elmer (Al) William Labersweiler of Saskatoon passed away May 14. He was born Aug. 28, 1934 to Martin and Rose Labersweiler near Strasbourg, Sask. Growing up, he was positively influenced by his grandparents, John and Mary Labersweiler, and close friends Alfred and Katie Kelln. He married Iona Schapansky Aug. 31 , 1960. They lived in Dalmeny, Sask. He was active on the Dalmeny Rec. Board and Town Council. He owned two local businesses; his major career was selling cars, trucks, boat and even snowmobiles. In 1997 they moved to a condo in Saskatoon. They made many friends in Dalmeny and Saskatoon. He lived life to the fullest, enjoying family, friends and celebrations. He loved to travel, hunt, fish and spend time at the cabin. His outgoing and humorous character lit up a room. He is mourned by Iona; daughters Deb and Barb; and 2 granddaughters. The funeral was May 19 in Dalmeny Community Church, with Gary Sawatzky and Reuben Dirks ministering.
