George Gottlieb Streick

On Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Portage District General Hospital, George Streick, of Portage la Prairie, beloved husband of Edna Streick, passed away at the age of 82 years.

Funeral service will be held in the chapel of the Omega Funeral Home on Thursday, May 15, 2008, at 1:30 PM with Pastor John Blum officiating.

Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

George was born on May 29, 1925, son of Gottlieb (George) and Wanda Streick at Emerson, MB., where he was raised and received his education at the Springbank School. He then farmed with his parents before starting to farm on his own in the Springbank district. In 1947, he married Edna Remus and they continued to farm there until 1962, when they moved to Portage la Prairie. He then was employed with Christiansons’ John Deer Farm Supply where he was employed for 30 years, retiring on April 1, 1991.

George was a member of the Lutheran Faith and attended Fraidenstal Lutheran Church and the Redeemer Lutheran Church at Portage la Prairie. George enjoyed fishing in the winter and summer. He also enjoyed bowling and going for coffee with his friends at the Co-op, and in his later years at Spriggs and Chicken Chef. He also enjoyed woodwork and renovating homes.

George was a very devoted and committed companion to his wife, and would join his wife during the last one and a half years at the Lion’s Prairie Manor, enjoying meals and entertainment.

Predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Walter and Gordon, he leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Edna, one son, Marvin (Maureen), and grandchildren, Erica and Arron, all of Winnipeg; one daughter, Valerie (Stan) James, and granddaughter Kimberly Zalusky, grandson Travis (Lori), and great-grandchildren, Cole, Tyler, Seth, and Mia, all of Portage la Prairie. Also surviving are two brothers, Harvey (Florence), and Erwin (Gladys), all of Portage la Prairie, one sister, Lillie (Dan) Collins of Glasgow, Montana; sister-in-law, Lillian Streick (Al ) Groening of Portage, and several nieces and nephews, and one uncle.

Should friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Redeemer Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 1T8 or friends may leave a message of sympathy on our web site www.omegafuneralhome.com “Dedicated to those we serve”.