MOELLENBECK: Arnold John
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January 1, 1935 鈥� October 24, 2015
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It is with great sadness that the family of Arnold John Moellenbeck of Englefeld, SK, announces his unexpected passing at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK, on Saturday, October 24, 2015. He was 80 years of age. Arnold, the eldest of six children, was born on January 1, 1935, to John and Josepha (nee Hellmann) Moellenbeck at home on their farm near St. Gregor, SK. He grew up there and attended 麻豆传媒AV St. Gregor School in the area. Arnold was very involved with the family farm, as well as horse riding, Shorthorn cattle, and the local 4-H Club. On August 19, 1959, he married Elizabeth Nienaber at Annaheim and they were blessed with five sons. In 1962, the Moellenbecks bought the Nick and Clara Lange farm northeast of Englefeld, where they built up a grain and cattle operation called Bell M Farms. Arnold continued to be involved with Purebred Shorthorn cattle plus the 4-H Beef Club, receiving many awards for his work. He was a 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus member and served many years on the executive. Arnold enjoyed tinkering in his shop, putting together picture puzzles, and sitting in his favorite chair watching Roughrider games. Arnold helped his sons with the grain and cattle operation until his passing and was the ultimate 鈥済o-to鈥� guy for everything. He loved celebrating his birthday on New Year鈥檚 Day because family was always around. Grandpa was just as excited as his grandkids to open up presents! He especially looked forward to the big hugs and conversations with his grandchildren. Arnold was known as a very gentle, giving and patient man who was always there when we needed him. Dad has 鈥渃limbed to the top of the ladder鈥� and is watching over his family from heaven. Arnold will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 56 years, ELIZABETH (nee Nienaber) Moellenbeck of Englefeld; their five sons, 15 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren: MAURICE (Donna) Moellenbeck of Englefeld and family, Wendy (Kevin) Therens and daughter Charlotte, Ryan (Ashley) and children Ma毛lle and Emmitt, Heather (Devlin Panko), Michael (Lindsay Hautzinger), and Hannah; VINCENT Moellenbeck of Englefeld; GORDON (Anna-Marie) Moellenbeck of Englefeld and family, Matthew (Caitlin Ballard), Jordan (Jamie Cristensen) and children Oliver and Timothy, Josephine (Wesley Lipischak), and Adam (Emily Sterling); RICHARD (Rhonda) Moellenbeck of Englefeld and family, Ryley, Raylene, Russell, and Royce; and WAYNE (Lisa) Moellenbeck of Saskatoon and family, Grace and Kate; three sisters and two brothers: Irmgard Moellenbeck and Lawrence (Mary) Moellenbeck, all of Humboldt; Kay Porter of Lincoln, CA; Loretta Reineke of Winnipeg, MB; and Bernard (Phyllis) Moellenbeck of Humboldt; in-laws: Anne Kiefer, Theresa (Tony) Kiefer, Tony (Eileen) Nienaber, and Alfred (MaryAnn) Nienaber, all of Humboldt; Martha (Leonard) Nordick of Englefeld; and Sharon Nienaber of Humboldt; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Josepha (nee Hellmann) Moellenbeck; parents-in-law, Joseph and Johanna (nee Niekamp) Nienaber; and by brothers-in-law: Wally Porter, Meinolf Reineke, Herman Nienaber (in infancy), Francis Nienaber, Herman Nienaber and Joseph Kiefer. The Prayer Service for Arnold was held at Holy Guardian Angels R.C. Church, Englefeld, on Thursday, October 29, 2015, at 7:30 p.m., presided by Marie ven der Buhs and Patsy Knafelc. Scripture readers were Donna Moellenbeck and Anna-Marie Moellenbeck and Bernard Moellenbeck delivered the words of remembrance. The Funeral Mass was offered at Holy Guardian Angels R.C. Church on Friday, October 30, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., con-celebrated by Fr. Francis Akomeah and Fr. Daniel Muyres, OSB. Others taking part were: Adam Moellenbeck, crossbearer; Royce Moellenbeck and Hannah Moellenbeck, altar servers; Wendy Therens and Heather Moellenbeck, scripture readers; Josephine Moellenbeck, intentions; Raylene Moellenbeck, Grace Moellenbeck, and Kate Moellenbeck, giftbearers; Rhonda Moellenbeck, eucharistic minister; Otto and Betty Witte, and Paul and Judy Ulrich, memorial table attendants. Music ministry was provided by the Holy Guardian Angels Parish Choir. An honor guard was formed by members of the Knights of Columbus. Pallbearers were grandsons Ryan, Matthew, Jordan, Michael, Ryley and Russell Moellenbeck. Interment followed at Holy Guardian Angels R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Holy Guardian Angels R.C. Cemetery Fund or the Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
