Irmgard Maria Moellenbeck
February 13, 1937 – September 24, 2017

Irmgard Maria Moellenbeck of St. Mary’s Villa, Humboldt, SK, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, September 24, 2017.  She was 80 years of age.  Irmgard, the second of six children, was born to John and Josepha (nee Hellmann) Moellenbeck at home on their farm in the St. Gregor district.  She grew up there and attended South St. Gregor Rural School.  As a young girl, Irmgard enjoyed an active childhood, and loved to play ball in the position of pitcher.  However, her life changed drastically when, in June 1950, she started to have health problems.   Irmgard was stricken with polio, and then suffered from many other illnesses.  Because of that, she was unable to continue further with her education after Grade 8.  Being at home at a young age, she developed excellent domestic skills and did a lot of cooking and baking for the family.  She was very protective of the delicious meals, pies, cakes, and cookies she made and ensured no one helped themselves until she was ready for them to devour.  Irmgard also spent many fulfilling hours embroidering and doing other crafts.   In addition, she had a passion for writing, and was very proud of her proficient spelling skills and excellent memory for details and dates.  Everything Irmgard did, was done with perfection.  In 1971, Irmgard and her parents moved into a new house in St. Gregor.  In 1995, she moved to the Harry Ford Centre in Humboldt.  Irmgard enjoyed playing shuffle board and bingo with the other residents there.  Eventually, she lived at Evergreen Home in LeRoy for a time, and finally, returned to Humboldt to reside at St. Mary’s Villa.  Her family was the centre of her life. She had a special place in her heart for each of her nieces and nephews, and she derived much joy from family get-togethers, and one-on-one visits.  Irmgard will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her brothers, sisters, and their families:  sister-in-law, Elizabeth Moellenbeck (†Arnold) and family, Maurice (Donna) Moellenbeck, Vincent Moellenbeck, Gordon (Anna-Marie) Moellenbeck, Richard (Rhonda) Moellenbeck, and Wayne (Lisa) Moellenbeck;  Lawrence (Mary) Moellenbeck and family, Jim (Charlene) Moellenbeck, and Randy (Cheryl) Moellenbeck; Kay Porter and family, Denise (Lou) Schichnes, Steven (Victoria) Porter, and David (Jodi) Porter; Loretta Reineke and family, Joan Reineke, Sharon (Kelly) Barrault, and Eric (Janelle) Reineke; and Bernard (Phyllis) Moellenbeck and family, Leah (†Steve) Harris, Janet (Malcolm) Nowosad, Nancy (Ryan) Wourms, Glen (Maria) Moellenbeck, and Darren Moellenbeck.   She was predeceased by her parents, John and Josepha (nee Hellman) Moellenbeck; one brother, Arnold Moellenbeck; great-nephew, Patrick Harris; and by two brothers-in-law:  Wallace Porter, and Meinolf Reineke.  The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Michael Yaremko.  Others taking part were:  Maurice Moellenbeck, crossbearer; Gordon Moellenbeck and Glen Moellenbeck, intentions and scripture readers; Loretta Reineke and Phyllis Moellenbeck, giftbearers; Josephine Stroeder, memorial table attendant; Bernard Moellenbeck, eulogist; Lawrence and Mary Moellenbeck, urnbearers.  Music ministry was provided by director Loretta Schugmann, organist Marie Aubin, and members of the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir.  Honorary pallbearers were all Irmgard’s nieces and nephews, and all others who shared in her life.  Interment followed at St. Gregory R.C. Cemetery, St. Gregor.

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)