| March 28, 2007 |
Emily Wingert passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, Estevan, on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at the age of 81 years, with her family by her side.
Emily is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Andrew, Estevan; three sons, Larry (Connie), Estevan, Willis (Cheryl), Moose Jaw, Ken (Susan), Regina; daughter, Betty (Owen) Hagemann, Medicine Hat, Alta.; eleven grandchildren, Jennifer, La Rae, Chas, Kayleen, Krista, Kevin (Jenn), Kenzie, Mandy, Andrew, Adam and Amy; one great-granddaughter, Brooke; three brothers, Peter (Norma) Kuntz, Emmanuel (Eva) Kuntz, Joe (Grace) Kuntz, all of Estevan; two sisters, Mary (Ollie) Martin, Regina; and Francis (Raymond) Mack, Estevan; sister-in-law, Anne Kuntz, Regina; and brother-in-law, Henry Miiller, Estevan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her parents, Jacob and Elizabeth (Schell) Kuntz; step-mother, Elizabeth (Weiler) Kuntz; brother, Harry Kuntz, and sister, Anne Miiller.
Emily was born on January 21, 1926 in Torquay, Sask., and moved to Tribune in the spring of 1927 where she received her education. After attending Normal School in Regina, she taught for two years at the Berdahl School. On May 14, 1945 she married Andrew Wingert and settled on the family farm southwest of Estevan, where she enjoyed gardening, helping on the farm, and entertaining family and friends. Emily loved to cook and loved to serve her family dinner or supper next to a tractor or combine during busy times on the farm. Emily was always eager to bake a pie or square for a fundraiser or church function. Her homemade bread, buns and pies were always a favourite of her grandchildren.
After 44 years on the farm, Andrew and Emily retired to Estevan where their daily routine involved a drive around town or in the country, and going for coffee with family and friends.
The Prayer Vigil was held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 22 from the Chapel of Orsted Funeral Home, Estevan.
The Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 23, 2007 from St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Estevan with Father Lorne D. Crozon celebrant. A private interment will be held at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens.
Donations in memory of Emily can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Arrangements in care of the Orsted Funeral Home, Estevan. www.orstedfuneralhomes.com