Robert Ediger

Robert Ediger

Robert Ediger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 8, 2011.
Ediger, Robert It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of our loving Father, Grandfather, and good friend Robert (Bob) Ediger at the age of 77 after a brave battle with cancer on the morning of September 06th at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. Bob moved to Saskatoon from Guernsey SK and worked for Waterman Waterbury for a number of years. He also worked for the CP rail as a fireman. Before getting accepted to the Saskatoon Fire Department where he worked for 32 years retiring at the rank of Captain. Bob was involved with the Saskatoon EMO as a hamm operator. He was strongly involved with starting the first motorcycle chapter of the RedKnights in Saskatchewan and was the first president of the club. Along with riding motorcycles he also enjoyed fishing with friends and family. After retiring Bob along with his wife Gerri purchased an RV and enjoyed spending summers following The Toronto Blue Jays all over Canada and the States. Bob is survived by his four loving children Don of Saskatoon (Riley, Krista), Sherry (Del) Shanofer of Saskatoon (Garion, Aubrey), Murray (Brenda) Ediger of Lacombe AB (Christy, April, Ashley, Conner) Cindy (Kerry) Griffiths of Clavet SK, (Matthew, Jazzmin); Great grandchildren Piper, Noah, Sara, Emma, and Parker. Brother Grant, numerous nieces and nephews. Bob is predeceased by his wife Gerri, sisters Frances Dillabaugh and Constance Reike. A Graveside Service will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery in Saskatoon on Friday September 09, 2011 at 1:30 pm. Arrangements entrusted to MARTENS WARMAN FUNERAL HOME (934-4888).

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Monica Bailey

September 11, 2011

The world is not as shiny as it once was. Bob was a sweet man and will be missed. Sending my love to Bob's family.

September 10, 2011

Sad to hear Bob passed away. We will miss his quick wit and ready smile.


Bea and Rob Adams
Beaumont, AB

Gen & Fraser Grant

September 9, 2011

Our deepest condolences in this time of loss and grief. To Don, Krista, Riley and extended family, we are thinking of you in this time of reflection.

September 9, 2011

Our thought and prays are with your entire family. I recall riding with Bob to the fire hall many times

Our prays are with you all Wes and Lois Poole

Brenda Hoffman

September 9, 2011

I will miss you dad...you were the best father-in-law a girl could have...love you lots

ed onishenko

September 8, 2011

bob rest in peace my fellow firefighter and thanks for the memories.

September 8, 2011

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We worked together on the fire department and I am most greatful to Bob for getting me started on Ham radio. We will miss him. Ginny and Ed Brown

Ches and Bev Fairburn

September 8, 2011

We will miss Bob, a good friend and cousin. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Bob's family.

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