Loretta B. Schreiner October 24th, 1913 - March 24th, 2011The passing of Mrs. Loretta (nee Sarauer) Schreiner of St. Mary's Villa, Humboldt, (and formerly of Annaheim), occurred at her residence on Thursday, March 24th, 2011, with her family by her side. She was 97 years of age. Loretta was the second child born to John and Mary (nee Braun) Sarauer, on October 24th, 1913. She grew up on the farm and attended Schuler School. Loretta completed her grade seven education. At the age of fourteen, she left school to help her mother and father on the family farm. During the years between1931 to 1934, Loretta worked for various families in the area and then had the opportunity for employment working for Tony Ramler who provided her with room and board plus $15.00 per month. She met Adolph Schreiner when he came to work on the farm for her father. Loretta and Adolph were married on October 6th, 1936, by Father Joseph. The young couple moved into their new home on the farm in the fall, starting out with one quarter and expanding in the future to three quarters. Between the years of 1937 to 1956, they were blessed with eight children. In the fall of 1973, Adolph and Loretta sold their farm to the eldest son Cliff and moved to a new home in Annaheim. In 1981, the couple celebrated 45 years of marriage. On January 23rd, 1982, Loretta lost her beloved Adolph. She continued to live in their home in Annaheim. She loved quilting. All of her family, grand-children and great-grandchildren, have at least one of her beautiful handmade quilts. She had other hobbies she enjoyed as well, they were: watching television, especially sports. She was a fan of the Blue Jays, the Calgary Flames and curling. Loretta also loved a good game of cards such as Schmear or Schpits Buch, just to name a few. She also enjoyed outings to play bingo. Loretta always made an effort to call her grand-children on their birthdays. In 2002 Loretta moved to St. Mary's Villa, which became her new home. Loretta will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her seven children: Loyola (Wayne) Terhune and son Mark; Doreen (Jim) King and family, Donna (Norbert) Dube and children: Kimberlee and Cameron, Nancy (Bill) Pollock and children: Jillian and Jayne, Gordon King (Holly); Beatrice (Allan) Doepker and family, Kelly (Bobbie) Doepker and children: Taylor, Kassidy and Morgan, Darren (Jackie) Doepker and children: Colin, Brett, and Kristen; Cliff (Evelyn) Schreiner and family, Troy (Heather) Schreiner and children: Brittany, Tarin and Olivia, Wendy (Lee) Niekamp and children: Connor and Amber, Genaya (Kevin) Wojcichowsky and son Dixon; Phylis (Jerome) Vanderlinde and family, Scott (Tara) Vanderlinde and children: Connor and MazaRae, Warren (Kyla) Vanderlinde and children: Jayden, Damon, and Ashlyn; Dianne (Dan) Knittig and family, Jeff (Kim) Knittig and children: Josh and Emery, Wade Knittig, Rob (Ysanne) Knittig and daughter Jordyn; Lorne (Laurie) Schreiner and family, Angie Schreiner (fiance Thad), and Lindsay Schreiner (Leif); and by Leona's family, Donald (Andrea) Kraeleman and children: Sheena, Carline, Kaylie, Cole and Josh, Marvin (Mag) Kraeleman and children: Tarla, Russel, Paige, Dustin, and Sandy, Deborah (Sean) Holden and children: Darren and Clayton, Erwin (Wilma) Kraeleman and children Daniel and Jennifer; one sister, Lillian Ramler; four brothers, Roman Sarauer, Bernard Sarauer, Richard (Valerie) Sarauer, Walter (Marcella) Sarauer; and one sister-in-law, Margaret Sarauer. Loretta was predeceased by her parents, John and Mary (nee Braun) Sarauer; her husband Adolph; one daughter, Leona Kraeleman; two grand-daughters, Sandra Kraeleman and Bonita Meek; one grandson, Jarred Vanderlinde; one grandson-in-law, Shane Meek; one son-in-law, Ervin Kraeleman; three sisters, Elsie Pappenfus, Rose Rieder, and Marie Brunn; one brother, Art Sarauer; three sister-in-laws, Dolores Sarauer, Laura Sarauer, and Rita Sarauer; and four brothers-in-law, Walter Pappenfus, Edward Rieder, Henry Brunn, and Alvin Ramler. The Prayer Service for Loretta was held on Monday, March 28, 2011, at 7:30 p.m., presided by Fr. Richard Meidl, OSB. Scripture readers were Donna Dube and Jeff Knittig, and the eulogy was delivered by Scott Vanderlinde. The Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., concelebrated by Fr. Richard Meidl, OSB., and Fr. Rudolph Novecosky, OSB. Others taking part were: Rob Knittig, cross bearer; Darren Doepker and Donna Dube, scripture readers; Genaya Wojcichowsky, intentions; Nancy Pollock, Wendy Niekamp, and Angie Schreiner, gift bearers. Honorary Pallbearers were considered "all those who shared in Loretta's life." Active Pallbearers were: Mark Terhune, Gordon King, Kelly Doepker, Warren Vanderlinde, Donald Kraeleman, Erwin Kraeleman, Troy Schreiner, and Wade Knittig. Both services were held at the St. Ann's R.C. Church, Annaheim, SK. Interment followed at St. Ann's R.C. Cemetery, Annaheim. Memorial donations may be directed to the St. Ann's Parish Fund or the St. Mary's Villa Foundation. SCHULER-LEFEBVRE, Humboldt, SK.
