Obituary of Ralph Weller

Ralph Nicholas Weller was born September 21, 1929 in Spring Lake, Alberta. He passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital in Camrose on September 26, 2015, surrounded by his spectacularly amazing family of whom he was so proud. Dad was born and raised on a farm in the community of Spring Lake. He married Rose Klug on August 1, 1955. They farmed together and raised their family of six really good looking children. Faith, family, friends, and farming encompassed Dad's life and brought him much joy. In June of this year, Mom and Dad moved to Camrose; they celebrated 60 years of marriage in August. Dad enjoyed curling, ball, golfing, camping and wintering in Arizona. He was a dedicated member of the Heisler Elks for over 60 years. Dad enjoyed a good game of cards and a rum (or two) and time with his neighbours and friends. But his children and grandchildren brought him his most joy! Dad always looked forward to having his family home! Dad was predeceased by his infant daughter, Marie; son-in-law, Dave; his parents, and eight siblings. He leaves to mourn, the love of his life, Rose; six children Jerry (Shara Lynn), Sandra (David), Susan (Rollie), Helen, Nancy (Keith) and Malcolm; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; three sisters Rita Gould, Lauraine Badry and Theresa Brenneis. The family of Ralph would like to thank you for your prayers, kind words, thoughts, and support as we kept vigil at Dad's bedside, and now, as we mourn his loss. "Everyone loved Ralph" Prayer services will be held on Tuesday September 29th, 2015, at 7:00pm from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, Camrose. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on Wednesday September 30th, 2015 at 11:00 am from St. Martin Roman Catholic Church, Heisler, Alberta, with Father Len Gartner as Celebrant. Inurnment has taken place in the Spring Lake Cemetery,north of Heisler, Alberta. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Mazankowski Heart Institute or to the Stollery Children's Hospital , or to the Dave Jacobson Memorial fund C/O the Battle River Community Foundation.