November 23, 2022
By Obituaries on November 23, 2022.
HEROLD KNODEL
HEROLD KNODEL September 18, 1924 ~ November 17, 2022
It is with sadness that the family of Herold Knodel announce his passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the age of 98 years. Herold was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Violet; parents, August and Karoline Knodel; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Alice and Barnabus Blackburn; two brothers, Herbert and Milbert; four sisters, Martha, Meta, Ida and Hertha; five sisters-in-law; eight brothers-in-law as well as two nieces and five nephews. He is survived by a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Herold was born at Schuler, Alberta and attended a rural school called Livona. He was forced to leave school in his early teens because of severe bouts of rheumatic fever. In 1947, Herold married his long-time sweetheart, Violet Blackburn and together they settled in Brooks. It was there that Herold became involved in the construction trade and completed a five year apprenticeship program with Jacobson Construction. Shortly thereafter, Herold and Violet moved to Medicine Hat and built their home. Herold then went back to work with Johnson Construction; a temporary position which ended up lasting 20 years. After Johnson Construction was sold, Herold struck out on his own and started a construction and renovation business which was very successful, keeping him busy for the next 15 years until his retirement. Herold and Violet loved to travel, camp, fish, golf and square and round dance, which they did for 40 years. A Private family interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery in the coming days. Relatives and friends will be invited to gather for a celebration of Herold’s life in the spring of 2023, with further information to be announced during the days leading up to the service. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, donations in remembrance of Herold may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com “Locally owned & directed”
RUDOLF SCHEMPP
1941 – RUDOLF SCHEMPP – 2022 Rudolf (Rudy) Schempp passed away Saturday November 19, 2022 at the age of 81 years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Shirley Schempp (nee Witting); three daughters, Heidi (Mark) Fournier, Anita (Curtis) Polsfut and their son, Rowen, and Jillian Schempp and her two daughters, Katya and Naveeda Vander Meulen. Rudy is survived by his older brother, Alfred (Patricia) Schempp and family; sisters, Nelly Petke and family; Christine (Murray) Gray and family; and Irma Chinn. In 1954, at the age of 14 years, Rudy and his family immigrated to Medicine Hat. After a memorable and energetic childhood Rudy trained as a barber. Long-time Medicine Hat residents will remember Rudy as he cut hair and shared a coffee with his customers as they solved many of the world’s problems at the Hill Barber Shop. Rudy retired in 2002. When not spending time with family, Rudy had a mixed set of hobbies and pastimes including gardening, working in his greenhouse, and pursuing many horticultural endeavours in his back yard. Over his life Rudy was involved in many community initiatives such as Sea Cadets, engaging in politics, membership in the German Canadian Club, and while his girls were in school, volunteering as a soccer coach. A celebration of Rudy’s life will be held at the Schempp home on Thursday, November 24 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Family and friends are welcome to join his immediate family as they share stories and memories of Rudy. In lieu of any flowers, the family requests that donations be given to Canadian Diabetes Association, 220, 6223 2 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1J5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Rudolf Schempp. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
JANICE JUDGE
JANICE JUDGE 1944 – 2022 Janice Judge of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the age of 78 years, beloved wife of the late John Judge. She leaves to cherish her memory two children, Pam (Kent) Carson and Dave Judge (Aime Tschritter); four grandchildren, Kate, Grady, Julissa and Julian. The funeral service will be held in Victory Lutheran Church (2793 Southview Drive SE) on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Roland Weisbrot officiating. The service will be live steamed on the church website http://victorylutheran.ca/livestream. Those who wish to remember Janice with a donation, may do so to Victory Lutheran Church 2793 Southview Drive SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com. PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
SHIRLEY JOHNSTON
SHIRLEY JOHNSTON 1930-2022 Shirley Johnston of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, November 21 , 2022 at the age of 92 years, beloved wife of the late Stanley Johnston. Cremation has been entrusted to the Pattison Funeral Home. Shirley’s family wishes to thank Dr. Bratvold and his staff, along with all the nurses on 5E at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. A special thank you to Jayda for your care. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 10
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