Diedrich Neufeld, beloved husband of Myrtle Neufeld, of Yorkton passed away suddenly at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre on September 4, 2014. He was 78 years of age. "Dick", as he was known to many, was born to Jacob and Helena Neufeld on February 19, 1936 near Warman, SK. Dick grew up in a large family with 8 brothers and 1 sister. As a boy, he attended school in Warman up to grade 8. Dick's working career began at the early age of 16 where he worked for the Hudson's Bay Company in Patuanak, SK. Following that experience, he held a variety of jobs including the Saan Store in Saskatoon, the Naicam Coop, and the Lashburn Coop. Indoor jobs never really satisfied Dick but he soon found his passion at Underwood McLellan while working as a surveyor's aid. This is where his interest in surveying and the outdoors inspired him to complete his grade 12 and study to become a professional surveyor, where he later worked for the department of highways in Saskatoon. His career as a surveyor allowed him the opportunity to be outdoors and enjoy the varied aspects of the province of Saskatchewan. In 1973 at the Saskatchewan Land Surveyors (SLS) annual meeting in Waskesiu he received his SLS certification and that same year transferred to Yorkton. In 1979 Dick started his own Surveying business in Yorkton called Neufeld Surveys Ltd. and continued to own and operate Neufeld Surveys until 2004. It wasn't until his 70th birthday in 2006 that he became fully retired. Before starting up on his own, Dick made the decision to take God on as his business partner by becoming a Christian. He was baptized at Central Baptist Church and eventually became involved in the choir, ushering, greeting as well as providing leadership during the new Heritage Baptist Church building project. In younger years he played fastball and bowled and always enjoyed watching sports. His work took up most of his interests but he also liked to doodle and draw cartoons, play his guitar and listen to his large varied record collection. He read and studied Mennonite History and was interested in anything that had to do with Northern Saskatchewan. He met and married Myrtle Edwards on June 16, 1956 at the Nazarene church in Saskatoon. The couple were blessed with four children; Jerry in 1957, Wayne in 1960, Clark in 1962 and Cheryl born in 1964. Dick will be forever remembered and loved by many. Dick was predeceased by his parents, a brother, Peter and a sister-in-law, Elma. He leaves to mourn his passing and celebrate his life, his loving wife, Myrtle; sons, Jerry (Bev) Neufeld; Wayne (Arlene) Neufeld, Clark (Wendy) Neufeld; a daughter, Cheryl (Brad) Redekopp; grandchildren, Kelsey and Natasha (Jerry's children), Bethany and Carlie (Wayne's children), Rebecca and Alyson (Clark's children) and Kyle and Eric (Cheryl's children). Dick is also survived by brothers, Rod (Carol), Frank (Alice), Lenard (Shirley), Robert (Goldie), Larry (Ruby), Ken (Mary), David; a sister Betty (John) as well as numerous nieces nephews, other relatives, church family and friends. A Service of Comfort for family and friends was held on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 from the Chapel of Christie's Funeral Home in Yorkton, SK with Pastor Brian Kirsch officiating. The Funeral Service was held on Thursday, September 11, 2014 from Heritage Baptist Church in Yorkton, SK with Pastor Brian Kirsch officiating. The pianist, Irene Redekopp led the congregation in the singing of one hymn, "Great is Thy Faithfulness". Dick's life history was shared by his son-in-law, Brad Redekopp and words of tribute and eulogy were shared by his children. Dick's life was also celebrated with a photo tribute. Soloist, Lori Trost, sang "Find us Faithful". The Interment Service was held on Friday, September 12, 2014 at the Warman Memorial Gardens, Warman, SK officiated by Pastor Bob Ratzliff. The pallbearers were Jerry Neufeld, Wayne Neufeld, Clark Neufeld, Brad Redekopp, Kyle Redekopp and Eric Redekopp. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
