WEISGERBER: Felix (Rusty) of Brandon, formerly of Shilo (Sprucewoods), Manitoba, passed away peacefully April 9, 2010 at Fairview Home now joining his loving wife, Cecilia, who predeceased him May 19, 2008. Felix was born at Marienthal, Saskatchewan on October 13, 1920. His family later moved to a farm at Bromhead, Saskatchewan and Felix received his schooling at Unger, Saskatchewan. As a young farm boy he assisted Dr. Joe Brown transporting him to his many patients in the rural area. At age 17, he enlisted in the Army with the South Saskatchewan Regiment and served in numerous countries overseas. After the war, he returned to Saskatchewan and worked as a travelling salesman. Felix met Cecilia Schulte of Englefeld, Saskatchewan and they were united in marriage June 10, 1947. The young couple moved to Regina, where Felix was a part owner of a small grocery store. When the second child was on the way he realized he needed a more stable income and re-enlisted in the Army with the R.C.E.M.E. Regiment. His career as army Sgt. took him and his family to Regina, Fort Churchill, Manitoba, Saskatoon, and Shilo. Felix started a small appliance repair hobby in the basement of his PMQ on Ubique Road in Shilo. This grew to be J & R Home and Auto and upon retirement from the Army, Shilo Home and Auto. Ultimately he started the family business of Rusty's Contracting. He also found time to be the Reeve of the RM of Cornwallis and a very active member of the Knights of Columbus and several snow mobile clubs. Left to cherish his memory are: daughter Valerie (Richard) Livingstone, their children, Carma, Kevin, and Jarrod; daughter Patricia (George) Wolchuk, their children, Margie and Benjamin (Jen); son Lawrence (Diana), their children, Michael, Darrell (Genny Heroux), their children, Oreck and Sebastien, Amy (Ben) and Joseph; son Gerald, his children, Spencer and Lanette; son Raymond (Ione), and children, Ashly, Aaron and Katie; son Daniel (Betty). Felix is also survived by four sisters: Bella Gervais, Clara Gingras, Caroline Bjornson, Laurine (Bob) Just; two brothers: George (Bessie) and Antone along with brothers-in-law Lawrence (Elaine) Schulte, Al (Dorothy) Schulte; sisters-in-law: Ann Radway, Dickie Osiowy, Alice (Al) Molle, Marge Norell, Darleen (Geoff) Topp, Aline Schulte, Genevieve Schulte and Jean Schulte as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family. Felix was also predeceased by his parents, Peter and Elizabeth Weisgerber; sisters: Rose Weisgerber, Pauline Cosette, Margaret Martin and his brother Tony. Cecilia's parents, Caspar and Rose Schulte and Cecilia's brothers: John, Andrew, Edward, Clarence and Francis along with numerous other relatives predecease him. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Shilo Chapel, Shilo, Manitoba, on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. Celebrant was Fr. Kelly Boyden. Interment was held at the Brandon Cemetery, Veterans' Section. Donations in memory of Felix may be made to the Fairview Home Foundation, 1351 13th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 4S6.

His life earnest, his actions kind,
A willing hand, an active mind,
Anxious to please, loath to offend,
A loving father and faithful friend.