Obituary of Rienhart Albert Radke

Rienhart Albert Radke 1944 ~ 2010 Rienhart was born in Bonanza, Alberta, on October 23, 1944, the sixth child of Paul and Olga Radke. Rienhart lived and farmed in Bonanza his whole life. He spent many years working in the oil patch in various capacities and for the last several years has been using his tractor to clear roads and tow trucks into the bush. In his spare time, he enjoyed dancing, riding horses, hunting, playing cards and auction sales. Rienhart passed away in Edmonton, Alberta, with family by his side on October 27, 2010 at age 66 after a brave two month struggle following a heart attack. Rienhart was predeceased by his parents Paul and Olga, a young brother Marvin, and his sister Ruby (Andy). He will be fondly remembered by companion Joanne, son Wayne, daughters Bonnie (Pete) and Tina, grandchildren Alex, Dallas, Jordan and Dawson, sisters Edna (Norman), Helen (Russell), Roseleen (Marvin) and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A memorial service was held at the Bonanza Community Hall, Bonanza, Alberta, on Monday, November 1, 2010 following a private family graveside service at the Gordondale Community Cemetery. The family would like to extend a sincere and heartfelt "Thank you” to everyone for the support during Rienhart’s illness and passing. Thank you to Debbie Matthews for the eulogy and to Peggy Bergeron for her support and assistance. Special thanks to the nurses and doctors at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute in Edmonton, particularly those in Unit 5A7. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Rienhart, may be made by way of a donation to the ‘5A7 Unit at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute’ c/o the University Hospital Fund, 8440 – 112 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2B7. Donations to this Unit in memory of Rienhart, would be greatly appreciated.