Norbert henry Vaessen
July 27, 1930 – November 03, 2018
It is with utmost sorrow that we announce the passing of our father & grandfather, Norbert (“Nomie”, “Nibs”) Vaessen, on November 3, 2018, at the age of 88, as a result of complications from a stroke. Left to mourn are his son Preston of Landis, daughters Dawn and Tracy, each of Calgary & granddaughters Bryna and Sofie Turk. Dad was predeceased by our mom, Joyce (nee Flasch) in 2014; parents Leo & Mary (nee Leinenweber) in 1960 and 1944, respectively; brothers Peter(June), Frank, Chuck(Betty), Len(Isabel), Paul(Clara), Edward; sisters Helen(Bruce) Bell & Joan Berard(Bob Will); brothers-in-law Raymond Flasch, Dave Flasch & Al Lewendon; sister-in-law Doreen Lewendon. Dad is survived by his brother Gordon(Anne) of Medicine Hat; sister Marie(Gerry) Zimmer of Calgary; brothers-in-law Eugene (Margaret) Flasch, Roy Flasch, Greg Flasch & Rodney(Eileen) Flasch; sisters-in-law Marlene Flasch & Evelyn Flasch, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Dad was the seventh son born on the family farm in the Leipzig/Landis area and completed his schooling at Medina & Leipzig, & later St Thomas College in North Battleford. He then moved back to the farm where he cared for his father Leo, along with his brother Frank until Leo’s death. During this time and beyond, both Dad & Frank were heavily involved in baseball, playing for Carmelheim & Leipzig Comets. Dad was later involved in the Carmelheim Minor Baseball Association, serving as president and coaching for many years. In 1969, Mom and Dad were married and farmed with Frank until his death in 1997. Around this time, Norbert and Joyce moved to Wilkie, though continued to be active on the farm. Leading up to his death, Dad spent his final days in Poplar Courts in Wilkie.
Our dad was a spirited individual: a man with devout Catholic faith, a loving family man with a passion for politics and sports, a forever farmer, a proud Saskatchewanian who battled snow on his driveway, a die-hard Toronto Maple Leafs fan, a (somewhat) fickle Blue Jays fan, a man who wore his heart on his sleeve. We will carry his love, spirit, faith & strength with us for the rest of our days.
SERVICES
Prayers
Thursday, November 08, 2018
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
St. James Roman Catholic Church
612 1st Street West
Wilkie, Saskatchewan S0K4W0
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Funeral Service
Friday, November 09, 2018
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
St. James Roman Catholic Church
612 1st Street West
Wilkie, Saskatchewan S0K4W0
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Donations ,may be directed to the Wilkie Health Center Box 459 Wilkie Sask S0K 4W0
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Norbert henry Vaessen July 27 1930 November 03 2018..
Décès pour la Ville: Wilkie, Province: Saskatchewan
