Erwin Robert Laube went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 8, 2015. He passed away at the Kamsack Nursing Home, Kamsack, SK at the age of 87 years. Erwin was born on June 23, 1928 in Yorkton, SK, son of Adolf and Lydia (nee Fandrich) Laube. He grew up and received his elementary education in the Eden School district (north of Saltcoats, SK) and finished secondary school at the Yorkton Collegiate. Erwin then worked on the family farm and also found employment in the construction industry. He became proficient as a cement finisher. This became his trade and his work took him to various projects from Ontario to the west coast. Erwin also had an interest in all things mechanical. If it moved, he often took it apart to see how it worked. Many things he fixed, others never worked again, but whatever he did Erwin always deserved an "E" for effort. While growing up, much time was spent with family and relatives, especially the Neumanns and Fandrichs, as well as fellow school mates. He had many friends and enjoyed socializing. Erwin retired to his farm in the 1990's and then moved into Yorkton in 2013. Always a believer, Erwin accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour in the 1990's. He had a strong faith in his Lord, attended church regularly and loved to read his bible. Erwin was a kind, considerate, caring person with a good sense of humour and shall be missed by many. Erwin was predeceased by his parents, Adolf and Lydia; brothers-in-law, Allan Weinmaster and Donald Angus as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is lovingly remembered by his sisters, Jean Weinmaster and Freda Angus; his nephews, Gary (Nancy) Angus and Ken (Joanne) Crosson; his niece, Judy (Wesley) Becker and their families as well as many cousins, friends and neighbours. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from the Chapel of Christie's Funeral Home in Yorkton, SK with Pastor Gerald Wagner officiating. The organist, Carla Laycock, led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "Beyond The Sunset", "The Old Rugged Cross" and "How Great Thou Art".聽 Mrs. Edna Richardson shared words of tribute, eulogy and special music. The Interment Service followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Walter Neumann, Jr., William Neumann, Norman Fandrich, Arnold Toth, Wilbert Matechuk and Ed Sek serving as casket bearers. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, SK.
