FLEISCHHACKER: George Stephen
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April 14, 1926 鈥� August 26, 2016
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It is with deep sorrow that we, the family of George Stephen Fleischhacker of Humboldt, SK, announce his passing at the Humboldt District Hospital on Friday, August 26, 2016. He was 90 years of age. George was the eldest of Martin and Mary (nee Schumacher) Fleischhacker鈥檚 five children. He was born on Wednesday, April 14, 1926, on the Fleischhacker homestead near Fulda, where he lived until 1977. George attained a Grade 8 education at the country school two miles west of the homestead. On October 3, 1950, he married Martha Pilla at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt. They made their home on the Fleischhacker family farm and were blessed with four children, three sons and one daughter. In 1977, they moved to Humboldt, but George continued to farm until 1991. Side-by-side, George and Martha worked very hard as they ran their farming operation. George enjoyed farming, gardening, and playing cards with family and friends. Through the years, he was a member of St. Joseph鈥檚 Parish Council, the Fulda Hall Committee and delivered meals on wheels with Martha. George was a very devoted, loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. He held his family dear to his heart and sometimes only a few words about them brought a tear to his eyes. George loved spending time with his family and following all their sporting events, especially baseball and softball, never missing a game. As well, he enjoyed curling, bowling, and was an avid Humboldt Bronco fan. Doing jigsaw puzzles and word search were also among his favorite pastimes. Throughout his life, George enjoyed good health, for which he and his family were grateful. It was in the last couple of years that his health started to fail. He spent the last six months of his life in care homes, and care providers cherished him as such a kind, gentle, quiet man with a wonderful sense of humor, and they really enjoyed his presence. It gave George great joy to be able to celebrate his 90th birthday with his children, grandchildren, brothers, sister, and in-laws. 鈥淒ad was very devoted to his Lord and Savior, and his faith kept him very strong. He will be greatly missed, forever remembered, and always loved. He will be in our hearts forever.鈥� George will be lovingly remembered by his four children, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren: Glen Fleischhacker of Humboldt, SK; Debbie (Tom) Steffen of Spruce Grove, AB, and family, Tina (Lavern) Kovlaske and their children Ethan and Emily, Lee (Nataliya) Steffen and her daughter Roksolana, and Lisa (Rob) Sand and their children Ben and Jake; Brian (Colleen) Fleischhacker of Humboldt, SK, and family, Chelsea (special friend Chris Whiteside), Nikia (special friend Harel Mathias); and Leon (Karen) Fleischhacker of Humboldt, SK, and their children Reid and Ryan. Also surviving are two brothers and one sister: Ray (Armella) Fleischhacker of Humboldt, SK; Clara Bernhard of Humboldt, SK; and Albert Fleischhacker (special friend Linda Weber) of Estevan, SK; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Martha (nee Pilla) Fleischhacker; parents, Martin and Mary (nee Schumacher) Fleischhacker; one brother, Leo Fleischhacker (in infancy); and by brother-in-law, William Bernhard. The Funeral Mass for George was held at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Friday, September 2, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Greg Smith-Windsor. Others taking part were:听 Emily Kovlaske, crossbearer; Chelsea Fleischhacker and Emily Kovlaske, scripture readers; Chelsea Fleischhacker, intentions; Tina Kovlaske and Marion Suer, communion ministers; Harold and Adele Witt, memorial table attendants. Giftbearers and pallbearers were Tina Kovlaske, Lisa Sand, Chelsea Fleischhacker, Nikia Fleischhacker, Reid Fleischhacker, and Ryan Fleischhacker. Interment followed at St. Augustine R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation General Equipment Fund or the St. Augustine Parish Fund. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
