LEO FREITAG

LEO FREITAG
May 8, 1927 – October 5, 2013
It is with great sadness that the family of Leo Freitag announces his passing on Saturday, October 5, 2013, at the age of 86 years. Leo was born in Riga, Latvia on May 8, 1927. After spending the majority of his formative years at Alameda, he graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with B.E. degrees in Agricultural Engineering (1949) and Mechanical Engineering (1953). His first employment was with Cockshutt Farm Equipment of Brantford, ON from 1950-1952. In 1953, Leo began work with the Saskatchewan Department of Mineral Resources in the oil and gas division and remained there until 1970. Starting in 1970, he was actively engaged in grain farming in the Willmar area before moving to Estevan in 2001. Leo served on the boards of numerous organizations, including the Moose Mountain Choral Society, the Estevan and District Pro- Life Association, and the church councils of St. James Lutheran Church, (Carlyle), St. Peter Lutheran Church (Oxbow), and St. Peter's Lutheran Church (Estevan). He also played clarinet with the Arcola Community Band for several years. Leo will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 39 years, Irene (nee Biberdorf), son David (Gina) and grandsons Troy and Ryan of Fargo, ND, and also by his sister, Lilly (Edgar) of Munster, IN; his brothers, Hugo (Agnes) of Lampman, Kuno (Hertha) of Alameda, Hubert of Alameda, Edwin (Roberta) of Alameda, William (Darlene) of Arcola, Melvin (Bonnie) of Carlyle, and Gerhardt (Cheryl) of Regina. Leo will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends. A celebration of Leo's life will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 130 Souris Ave N., Estevan, with Rev. Randy Kleemola officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot at the Alameda Cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Leo may be made to St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation (Estevan).