FLEISCHHACKER: Roman
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August 9, 1924 鈥� May 3, 2016
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The death of Mr. Roman Fleischhacker of Humboldt, SK, occurred at Humboldt District Hospital on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. He was 91 years of age. Roman was born on Saturday August 9, 1924 to Fred and Margaret (nee Poppel) Fleischhacker at Humboldt, the third of 11 children, eight boys and three girls. He was raised on the family farm in the Pilger district and attended St. Bernard's rural school. After leaving school, Roman and his brother Martin worked in logging and mining camps in northern Ontario and northern Manitoba, through some of the WWII years. In 1946 Roman and his brother Leo together started farming with horses. On April 20, 1953 Roman married Christina Jurgens in St. Joseph's Church, Fulda. Ten children, five daughters and five sons, were born to them. They continued mixed farming until retiring to Humboldt in 1987. In retirement he continued to maintain a keen interest in the farm for many years, and was proud to see his son David carry on farming on the original homestead. Retirement allowed them to travel including trips to Europe where they traced their roots in Germany and Austria, as well as wonderful trips to Australia, New Zealand, Cuba and Alaska. In his later years, he loved to read and watch curling. But his favourite pastime was playing cards, especially with "the brothers". Roman was passionate about his chosen occupation of farming, and always strove to improve rural living for everyone. With that in mind he was a dedicated member of the National Farmers Union. Roman also maintained an interest in his church and community. He was a long standing member of the Knights of Columbus and the Credit Union Board. He had a wonderful fulfilling life, and he died with dignity. Roman will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 63 years, Christina (nee Jurgens) Fleischhacker of Humboldt, SK; their ten children, ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren: Pat (Wes) Herr of Fruitvale, BC, and family, Jeff (Melissa) and baby son Roman, and Leon; Roger (Marliss) Fleischhacker of Middle Lake, SK, and family, Curtis (Chantel) and children Dylan, Jayda, Brydon and Alyssa, and Bradley (Alex) and children Aiden and Kory; Rita (Steven) Johnson of Sylvan Lake, AB; Hal (Yvette) Fleischhacker of Aberdeen, SK, and son Chad; David (Josie) Fleischhacker of Pilger, SK, and daughter Elise; Donna (Rick) Bargery of Vernon, BC; Laurie (Don) Plesh of Swan River, MB, and family, Logan and Alisha; Danny (Melissa) Fleischhacker of Roberts Creek, BC; Debbie (Stephen) Wilson of Auckland, NZ, and daughter Emma; and Garry (Liane) Fleischhacker of Montreal, PQ, and son Liam; brothers and sisters: Martin Fleischhacker, Emma Lang, Clara Ehalt, and Leo (Peggy) Fleischhacker, all of Humboldt, SK; Helen (Art) Hamp of Hamilton, ON; Alvin (Theresa) Fleischhacker of Newmarket, ON; Leonard (Eunice) Fleischhacker of Regina, SK; Lorne (Sherilyn) Fleischhacker of Drayton Valley, AB; sisters-in-law: Bonnie Fleischhacker of Aurora, ON; Angie Fleischhacker and Caroline Graf both of Humboldt, SK; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Margaret (nee Poppel) Fleischhacker; two brothers: Emil and Peter; two sisters-in-law: Bernadine Fleischhacker and Monica Freriks; and by four brothers-in-law: Carl Lang, Francis Ehalt, William Freriks, and Alfred Graf. The Prayer Service for Roman was held at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at 7:30 p.m., led by Janice Dobmeier and organist Dolores Hinz. The scripture reader was Glen Ehalt and the eulogy was delivered by Garry Fleischhacker. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine R.C. Church on Friday, May 6, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., celebrated by Fr. Ephraim Mensah. Others taking part were: Liam Fleischhacker, cross bearer; Alex Fleischhacker and Steven Johnson, scripture readers; Yvette Lavis, intentions; Harvey Fleischhacker and Elise Fleischhacker, gift bearers; Cathy Wasylenko and Ruth Sarauer, memorial table attendants. Music ministry was provided by director Loretta Schugmann, organist Marie Aubin, and the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir. An honor guard was formed by members of the Knights of Columbus. Honorary pallbearers were 鈥渁ll those who shared in Roman鈥檚 life鈥�. Active pallbearers were Curtis Fleischhacker, Brad Fleischhacker, Chad Kilgor, Jeff Herr, Leon Herr, and Logan Tanner. 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 Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
