Roger Renschler

1936 - 2022

Roger Allan Renschler, beloved husband of Bev Renschler, passed away in Bow Island on Monday, November 28, 2022 at the age of 86 years.

Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, December 2, 2022 between 2:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M.

The Burial Service was held at the Burdett Cemetery on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at the Golden Age Club, 206 - 5 Avenue East, Bow Island on Saturday, December 3, 2022 between 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M.

Besides his loving wife Bev, Roger is survived by his children Kelly (Dave) Mowat of Brooks, Kimberly Renschler of Medicine Hat and Wayne (Jamie) Renschler of Grande Prairie; grandchildren Mason Mowat, Katelyn, William and Jordan Renschler. He is also survived by his sisters Dorothy Simon and Carol Bishop; sister-in-law Janet Renschler; brothers-in-law Ken (Wendy) Nelson and Rod (Debbie) Nelson as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Albert and Julia Renschler; brothers Doug Renschler and Garnie Renschler; sister-in-law Joan Renschler and brother-in-law Louis Simon.

Roger was born in Bow Island on March 29, 1936 to Albert and Julia Renschler. He was raised on the family farm south of Burdett, completing his schooling in Burdett and Bow Island. On June 24, 1978, Roger married Beverly Nelson. Roger was employed with the Case dealership in Lethbridge and CP Rail in his early years. Roger and Bev moved to the Fourth Creek area where he farmed for a few years and ran Caterpillars and dirt moving buggys. They retired to Bow Island in 2006 where he has resided until the time of his passing. He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Roger’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P5 www.cancer.ca.