Ronald Leonard Poelzer 1934 - 2011It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Ron Poelzer on June 19, 2011 at the age of 77. Ron was born in Humboldt, Saskatchewan on May 5, 1934, the eldest child of Adolph (Scotty) and Francis Poelzer. Ron started working on the Canadian National Railways as a labourer at the age of 16 with the consent of his parents. In July, 1953 Ron started as a fireman on the railroad in Humboldt, Saskatchewan and in 1960 became a Locomotive Engineer. Ron met Rose Schleper and they were married on November 9, 1957. Ron and Rose had four lovely daughters, Tammy, Cindy, Corrine and Mary-Jo. Ron, Rose and family moved to Biggar in the spring of 1966. Ron continued working on the railroad until his retirement in 1993 after 42 years of service. Ron was active in the Catholic Church. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus for 48 years and joined the Dr. Uhrich Assembly #1066 as a Fourth Degree Knight. Ron also served as a Lay Presider and Eucharistic Minister within the church. Ron was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing. Ron and Rose moved to Turtle Lake to enjoy their retirement years. Ron worked diligently at the lake taking care of the local golf course. Ron was predeceased by his parents, Scotty and Francis and his sister Carol (Roman) Schleper. Left to mourn his passing are his loving wife Rose of 53 years, sister, Diane Vance and brothers, Tom (Linda), Darrell (Sonya), Jim (Angela), and Troy (Renee). His daughters, Tammy (Jeff) McNaught, Cindy (Randy) Weekes, Corrine (Randy) Chappell, and Mary-Jo (Harry) Danychuck. Grandchildren, Carissa, Ryley, Jenna, Nathan, Melissa, Ashley, Lacey, Marshall, Alexandra, Cody, Braden, and Areanna. Great grandchildren, Emily, Carter, Cohen, Brady and Dante. Ron will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends. Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 23 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church in Biggar. Memorial donations may be made to The Biggar Hospital and/or leave a pledge for the new Diamond Lodge at the Biggar Credit Union or mail to Friends of the Lodge Box 670 Biggar, SK S0K0M0 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements. "Our family serving your family since 1963."
