ALTERMATT: Robert Karl
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April 16, 1943 - July 18, 2016
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The death of Robert Altermatt of Englefeld, SK, occurred at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, SK, on Monday, July 18, 2016. He was 73 years of age. Robert was born on Friday April 16, 1943, to Robert and Leona (nee Behiel) Altermattat St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Humboldt. He grew up on the farm at Englefeld and took his schooling, grades one to 12 in Englefeld. He was the only child so was spoiled by his parents, and his grandparents Walter and Rosa Jacob. Robert married Rosalee Grey on June 25, 1966, and they just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. In his early years, Robert worked at Haussecker Slaughter House, and later Schulte Industries in the winter months. Robert loved farming and was a farmer all his life; he still had his father's Case tractor in running and working condition on the farm. It was the only Case there as Robert was a John Deere man, and had a long line of green equipment. As well as having pigs and cows, he built the farm up from five quarters of land to 21 quarters of land. Robert loved to travel and enjoyed having a good time with all his friends. He also loved music and dancing and went to Craven faithfully for many years. Robert will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 50 years Rosalee (nee Grey) Altermatt, and their children: Linda Altermatt (Ken Friesen) and her family, Brianna (Chad) Hammond and their son Baron, and Braden Acker (Nora Dreschler); Karl (Donna) Altermatt and their family, Whitney Altermatt (Bryce Athmer), Keith (Alissa) Altermatt and their children Ella and Llea, Bradley Altermatt (Kittrina Talbot), and Tyler Altermatt; Darcy (Donna) Altermatt and their children Dalan and Danae; his sisters-in-law: Patty (Sam) Posnikoff, Bev Schloendorf and Barb Hurley; and brothers-in-law: Tracy (Diane) Schloendorf and Fred (Randi) Grey. Robert was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Leona (nee Behiel) Altermatt; mother-in-law, Irene Wolff; paternal grandparents, Walter and Rosa Jacob; and maternal grandparents, Frederick and Valerie Behiel. The Funeral Service was held at Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, Englefeld, on Monday, July 25, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Fr. Francis Akomeah. Others taking part were: Dalan Altermatt, crossbearer; Chad Hammond, scripture reader; Colleen Marcotte, intentions; Brianna Hammond, eulogist; Ruth Ewen and Les Lefebvre, memorial table attendants. Honorary pallbearers were John Stratton, Gabe Lefebvre, Gil Lange, Albert Kimmig, David Fritsch, and Murray Koenig. Active pallbearers were Keith, Bradley, and Tyler Altermatt, Braden Acker, Chad Hammond, and Ken Friesen. Interment followed at Englefeld Public Cemetery, Englefeld. Memorial donations may be directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
