Obituary of Bernard Emmett MUENCHRATH

MUENCHRATH, Bernard Emmett December 8, 1930 – February 21, 2016 Bernie passed away peacefully in his home at Sagewood in Strathmore on February 21, 2016 at the age of 85 years. He was born on the farm at Rockyford on December 8, 1930 which is where he spent the majority of his life. After finishing school he worked for the railroad for a short time before marrying Alice Clark from Rosebud in 1954. They moved back to the family farm and began their life together. After a career of farming they moved to Rockyford in 1990 and semi-retired in 1995. Bernie had a great passion for farming; particularly raising Purebred Angus cattle and was still helping on the farm through the 2015 harvest season. After Alice’s death in 2009 Bernie continued living in Rockyford until 2013 at which time he moved to Sagewood in Strathmore. He enjoyed it there very much making many new friends as well as getting re-acquainted with old ones. Bernie also loved curling and picked up the sport again in his later years continuing on with it right up until his passing. He is survived by his children Kelly (Nora), Todd (Carrie), Russel (Shaunna); grandchildren Marina (Kent), Dawn, Alana, Riley (Casey), Kyla (Craig), Braden & Amber; great grandchild Taydee-May; sister’s Mildred, Kathleen, Doris (David), brother Donny and numerous nieces and nephews. Bernie was predeceased by his loving wife Alice, parents Tony & Ann, brothers Elmer, Gerald and Melvin. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Hope Community Covenant Church (245 Brent Blvd. Strathmore) at 1:00 p.m. To send condolences, please click on the link below. Send Condolences