DOBMEIER: Rose Pauline
May 3, 1923 - January 5, 2014
The death of Mrs. Rose Pauline (nee Meyers) Dobmeier of Pilger, SK, occurred at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, SK, on Sunday, January 5, 2014. She was 90 years of age. Rose, the second oldest in a family of ten, was born on May 3, 1923, to Joseph and Ludwina (nee Lang) Meyers at home on their farm near Meyers Lake in the Middle Lake district. She grew up there and attended Merrywood Rural School. During those years, Rose was a great help to her mother as she helped care for her younger siblings - a fact she would remind them of on occasion with smiles or a laugh. Following her education, Rose was employed as a housekeeper for James and Veronica Kelly in Pilger. As fate would have it, she met Herman Dobmeier who lived across the street from the Kellys. Their friendship grew and on October 24, 1945, they were married at St. Bernard's R.C. Church in the Pilger area. They resided in Pilger until 1948. At that time, Herman went to Sault Ste. Marie, ON, to find work. Rose and their first two children, John and Bernard, joined him shortly after. A year later, the family returned to Pilger. Five more children, Donald, Dennis, Elaine, Diane and Alice, were born to Rose and Herman, thus completing their family of seven. Eventually, after working at various jobs, Herman started an Auto Body Shop, and Rose took care of the book work for the business. In 1974, their sons Bernard and Donald took over the operation. Rose continued to be Herman's "right-hand man" when they got into restoring antique cars, with Rose doing the upholstery. She also helped Herman with woodworking and cabinet making, and got quite good at it. Rose did do some gardening out of necessity, and planted flowers upon Herman's request. In later years, she did enjoy the beauty of bouquets of flowers. In her leisure time, Rose enjoyed curling, especially at Ladies Bonspiels, working in the kitchen at the rink, and taking part in the various activities with the Ladies' Aide. Relaxing at the cabin at Wakaw Lake, and going on snowmobile rides with her daughters made many happy memories which she enjoyed reminiscing about time and time again, even as recent as a few weeks ago. Herman passed away on April 24, 2004. Rose continued to live in their home and spent many pleasurable hours sewing and doing other crafts. Many of the articles she created for her family are considered as very precious keepsakes in their homes. Her life always revolved around her family, who were the source of her love, pride and joy. Rose will be lovingly remembered by her seven children: John (Myrna) Dobmeier of Hope, BC; Bernard (Theresa) Dobmeier of Pilger, SK; Donald (Judy) Dobmeier of Muenster, SK; Dennis Dobmeier of Calgary, AB; Elaine (Bob) Gudmundson and Diane (Cecil) Schneider, all of Humboldt, SK; and Alice (Murray) Kosokowsky of Pilger, SK; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and by her siblings. She was predeceased by her husband, Herman Dobmeier (April 24, 2004); parents, Joseph and Ludwina (nee Lang) Meyers; and by four brothers. The Funeral Mass will be offered at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, Pilger, on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., concelebrated by Fr. Ephraim Mensah and Fr. Joseph Ackerman, OSB. Others taking part will be: Christin Matalski, crossbearer; Amanda Kosokowsky and Aaron Weiman, scripture readers; Aaron Weiman, intentions; Ryan and Sara Lessmeister, giftbearers; Jody Dobmeier, eulogist; Chad Dobmeier, memorial table attendant. Interment will take place at Holy Trinity R.C. Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation or the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation General Equipment Fund. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
