George Warren Rotzien, age 77, beloved husband of Elizabeth Ann (Carnegie), died November 28, 2014 at North Battleford, Saskatchewan. George was born August 30, 1937 at Rose Valley, Saskatchewan, the only son of Warren Rotzien and Ellen (Norris). George married Elizabeth on July 23, 1960 at Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He is survived by Elizabeth (North Battleford), daughters Jacqueline (Glen Gregoire) Saskatoon, Linda (Henry James) Saskatoon, and son Douglas (Terri Greenbank) Wainwright, Alberta. Grandchildren: Sean Gregoire (Miranda Wiebe), Ashley Gregoire (Matthew Quick), Adam James, Marcus James, Jonathon Rotzien, Alison Rotzien and his sister-in-law Jacqueline Carnegie. He was predeceased by his parents Warren and Ellen and one granddaughter Victoria. George attended Robbinsdale District School near Rose Valley and then the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, earning a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Soil Science) and a Bachelor of Education (Biology, Chemistry). George taught for a year at Rose Valley and the remainder of his 30 year career at North Battleford Collegiate Institute and North Battleford Comprehensive High School. He farmed at the R.M. of Round Hill for over 20 years. George鈥檚 family was the most important part of his life. He and Liz travelled thousands of miles and spent countless hours at swimming pools, curling rinks and baseball diamonds supporting their children and grandchildren. George umpired baseball and refereed football but he was best known as an elite baseball pitcher. He enjoyed curling, cooking, golfing and being in the wilderness camping, hiking and canoeing with his family. In recent years George and Liz enjoyed travelling south to become 鈥淲inter Texans鈥�. The celebration of George鈥檚 life occurred on Dec.4, 2014 at 3rd Avenue United Church at North Battleford, Saskatchewan. The family would like to thank Rev. Frances Patterson, the 3rd Avenue United Church Sanctuary Choir, Bob MacKay and those involved in providing the luncheon. The family would also like to thank the Battlefords Funeral Service. Internment took place at North Battleford City Cemetery.聽
