Robert Alfred Wildeman
April 7, 1923 - February 24, 2016

It is with great sadness the family of Robert Alfred Wildeman, 92 years, of Central Parkland Lodge, Lanigan announces that he passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Alfred was born April 7, 1923 to Robert and Olga (nee Braitenbach) Wildeman at Esk District, SK. He attended Pauline and Stoner Rest schools. Alfred eventually left school to begin a career in farming. In 1943 and 1944 Alfred worked at McKinnon Industries (General Motors Corp) in St. Catharines Ontario to help with the war effort. On August 8, 1946 Alfred married Ruth Rockel at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lanigan. Following their wedding they took over the Rockel farm located just outside of Lanigan. They both worked together on the farm, however, Alfred also worked away from the farm, first for Ingham Industries in 1964 and then at the mine where he was in charge of concrete during shaft sinking. Upon completion of the mine shaft, Alfred began working for Alwinsal (PCS). In 1976 he made the decision to rent out his land and continue to work at P.C.S in Lanigan until his retirement in January of 1988. Alfred and Ruth had three daughters. In 1994 Alfred and Ruth moved into Lanigan from the farm.
When Alfred wasn’t busy working, he enjoyed a variety of different activities such as: curling, playing pool, fishing, camping and RV’ing. His sports of choice to watch were boxing, baseball and stampede wrestling where he would become very interactive and sometimes just a little upset with the outcome of the sport. He was very musical and played a guitar. Alfred and Ruth enjoyed traveling to watch their grandchildren play hockey and perform dance. Time spent with family was always a priority and activities such as sausage making, playing cribbage and camping with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren have provided many precious memories. They loved to explore and check out new places. Alfred and Ruth thoroughly enjoyed their winters in Arizona and Texas. Some of their travels included places such as: Expo, Hawaii, Germany, Olympics in BC, they also took in a few cruises and travelled coast to coast in Canada. Alfred loved people and visiting with everyone. He could tell you stories about everyone he met but especially at the RV parks where they stayed. He was active in the community and spent time at the Lanigan & District Museum, playing shuffleboard with his friends and going to Drake on a regular basis to play pool with his friends at the Silver Sages.
Due to failing health Alfred moved to Central Parkland Lodge in 2013. Alfred looked forward to his daily visits from Ruth where she watched over him and participated in his care. Alfred also enjoyed the many visits from other family members and friends.
Alfred will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 69 years Ruth (nee Rockel) Wildeman of Lanigan; three daughters, 11 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren: Fern (Vern) Keil of Esterhazy and children Robbie (Isabelle) Keil of Nepean, ON and their children Zakary and Samantha, Curtis Keil of Regina, SK, Colin Keil (Hannah O’Dowd) of Calmar, AB and children Taylor of Leduc, AB, Savannah, Hailey, Rion and step great grandchildren Carter and Lily, Trudy Keil of Regina and children Connor and Aleena; Fay Shiloff of Lanigan, SK and children Holly (Jeff) Srochenski and children Trinity and Quinn of Lanigan, Cory (Kelsey) Shiloff of North Battleford and children Alexis, Klay, and Colton, and Jason Shiloff of Saskatoon; and Sylvia Tkach (Greg Dubetz) of Saskatoon, SK and children Darren (Yasmin Campeau) Tkach and children Brinley and Bexley of Saskatoon, SK, Clint (Lindsy) Tkach of Warman and children Cadence and Hudson, Chad (Crystal) Wyton of Grand Prairie, AB and children Diezel and Shelby, Crystal Tkach (Tyler Pellegrini) of Saskatoon and daughter Meadow; sisters: Violet Fick of Lanigan, Lily (Ken) Wachs of Saskatoon and Velma (Don) Elliott of Saskatoon; brother Danny (Marge) Wildeman of Saskatoon, SK; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Reta Rockel of Nanaimo, BC, Ed (Hallie) Rockel of Delta, B.C. and numerous nieces and nephews. Alfred was predeceased by his parents Robert and Olga Wildeman; sister Evelyn Wright; brother George Wildeman; baby in infancy Elsie Rose; two sons-in-law: Robert Tkach and George Shiloff; sisters-in-law Ella Clarke (James) and Eva (John) McPherson. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lanigan. Interment followed at the Lanigan Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial donations in Alfred’s memory may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or Lanigan Heritage Center (checks have to be made payable to Town of Lanigan) Box 280 Lanigan, SK S0K 2M0.

This notice placed courtesy of
Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home
Phone: 682-1622