May 3, 1916 ~ January 23, 2017
Peacefully, surrounded by love, on January 23, 2017, Nora passed away at the age of 100 at East Gate Lodge in Beausejour.
Nora was born and grew up in Green Bay, MB. She attended school in Green Bay and was baptized and confirmed in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where she later sang in the choir. She met her husband Herman Arthur and married him August 3, 1940. They farmed and raised their family in Green Bay until his passing in 1973. At this time, their sons Ken and Garry took over the family farm and she lived with them for several years before moving to Beausejour, where she lived her remaining years. Mom travelled to Europe with Lawrence, Lise, Art and Lise’s mom Fern. She also visited her sister Martha in Cleveland, Ohio numerous times. Her travels were a highlight in her life and she talked about them regularly. She especially loved it when she babysat her grandchildren, when they dropped in after school, or just stopped to visit. We have many fond memories of spontaneous family gatherings. Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving and special events were celebrated at Mom’s. Her home was always open to family and friends.
She will be lovingly missed by her children Arthur (Joanne), Iris (Albert d.), Nelson (Tannis), Kenneth (Brenda), Lawrence (Lise), Sharon (Larry), Jennifer, and Garry (Brenda), sister in-law Eleanor Witzke, 19 grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents Henry and Amelia, husband Herman, sisters Martha and Alma, brothers Harold, Alfred and Freddie.
We would like to thank the staff of East Gate Lodge and especially the Shamrock Unit for their wonderful care and compassion.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 28 at Zion Lutheran Church, 403 1st Street North, Beausejour, with viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Green Bay Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to East Gate Lodge, Recreation Dept., Box 1690, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0 or Zion Lutheran Church, Box 968, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0.
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Rod & Doris Shuttleworth
Our deepest sympathies to Nora’s family. It is always so hard to lose you mother, but such a blessing to have had her with you for so many years. You will have many special memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Rod & Doris
Gerti Russell
The Families of Nora Reckseidler : My prayers and thoughts are with you all.Nora has left us with many good memories. Rest in peace Dear Nora.
Wally & Marlene Cyncora
Our condolences to all the family on the loss of your Mother. Our prayers & thoughts are with you all.
Ed & Carolynn Enns
Our sincere condolences to the family in the passing of your dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Treasure the memories you hold dear; may they bring comfort to you now, and in days to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
In sympathy, Ed & Carolynn Enns
Gerald & Ann Graves Family Friends.
With Deepest Sympathy to the Recksiedler family in the loss of your Mother.
Fred & Susan Enns
Sharon we are sad along with you as you grieve the loss of your mom. We pray God’s blessing on you and your family at this time!
Todd, Shannon, Branson and Kailee Krebs
Our thoughts and prayers to the Reckseidler family. Rest in Peace Nora.
Herb and Leona Weidman
Our sincere sympathy and love to your family on the passing of your Dear Mom. May you hold many special memories of her in your heart.
Wilfred Hastman & family
My sincere condolences to the family of Johanna Nora Recksiedler. Your mom had a beautiful long journey in her life , accomplished a lot and would have left many beautiful memories for the family to cherish.
Leo and Gail Scheer
Nora was one of the last “pioneers ” of the Green Bay area. She is remembered for her hospitality to neighbours and friends. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she leaves many memories of happy times together. Our sincere sympathy to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Leo and Gail Scheer and Family
John & Georgina (Schiller) Klassen
Our condolences, Iris, to you, your siblings & families. Take comfort in the fact that your family had a mother blessed with longevity, & a life well-lived. Keep your memories close.
Tracy Beasley
Sincere condolences to the family.
From Tracy Beasley & Rob Allison
Olga Relf
Sincere condolences to the family of Nora .She was a special lady and I enjoyed my times with her when I did homecare at her home .Olga