Arnold (Arnie) Starger. July 28, 1931 - February 16, 2016. Arnold Starger was born July 28, 1931 in the Rhein district, the son of Alex and Katherine Starger. He passed away on February 16, 2016 in the Regina General Hospital at the age of 84. Arnold was predeceased by his parents Alex and Katherine Starger, his brothers Albert and Stanley, his sisters Dorothy and Betty, his wife Bernice, and her parents John and Frieda Propp. Left to cherish Arnold's memory are his loving partner of 30 years, Pauline Schwabe, and her family, his sisters Alvina Graf and Elsie Liebrecht of Winnipeg, his bothers-in-law Gerry Pavey and Larry Hipson of BC, Randy and Marie Propp of Rhein and their family, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Arnie grew up on the family farm in the Wallace district and went to Wallace School. After finishing school, he worked for farmers in the district. In 1956, Arnie married Bernice Propp. In the 1960's, they took over the family farm, which he farmed for 31 years. While farming, he also worked for SaskTel and the R.M. of Wallace. At 65 years of age, Arnie sold the farm and moved to Regina. Arnie enjoyed gardening and getting together with family and friends. He was always making people laugh wherever he went. Arnie will be dearly missed by many. A funeral service in loving memory or Arnold Starger was held on Saturday April 9, 2016 at 2:00pm at Christ Lutheran Church in Rhein with Rev Karen Stepko officiating. Organist Loretta Herman led the congregation in the singing of the hymns: "Amazing Grace", "Bringing in the Sheaves", and "In the Sweet By and By". The internment followed in the Christ Lutheran cemetery with Pauline Schwabe as the urn bearer. Following the service all were welcomed for a lunch and visitation with the family in the Church basement. The lunch was prepared by the Christ Lutheran women. The Schwabe family would like to thank everyone for coming from near and far to put Arnie to rest. Donations in memory of Arnold may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of your choice.
