October 25, 1926 to March 18, 2017
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our father Rudolph Noel on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the Whitemouth Personal Care Home at the age of 90. Rudy passed away peacefully with his children by his side.
Rudy was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Jeanne Noel (Schatkowsky); his parents Gustav and Louise Noel; his siblings Bill Noel, Minnie Liske (Edward), Lydia Malkoske (Adolph), Tillie Malkoske (Fred), Gus Noel (Jutta), Henry Noel (Louise) and Edward Noel.
To mourn Rudy’s passing are his children Sherril Malkoske (Russell), Rod Noel (Kathy), Terry Lawrence and Kathy Bonin (Keith); his grandchildren Joel (Kathy), Kyle, Travis (Tanis), Cory (Alison), Terry (Nancy), Jeff (Sally), Mike (Linda), Holly (Jeff), Mandy, Meghen and Chantelle; his great grandchildren Emma, Maggie, Eric, Lucas, Shonah, Brina, Wesley, Jonah, Tabea and Finn; and his sister in-law Myma Noel. Rudy also leaves behind many Schatkowsky family members, nieces, nephews and friends.
Rudy was born on the Noel family farm north of Seven Sisters Falls on October 25, 1926. After the farm was flooded by the Seven Sisters Dam, the Noel family relocated to Oldenburg in 1931. He attended the Oldenburg school until he completed grade 7 and then began to work full time on the family farm. Rudy met the love of his life, Jeanne, and they were married on July 13, 1950. Shortly after, the newlyweds settled in Whitemouth to start their family.
Rudy was well known for his hard work ethic, working with Casey Shows and a variety of construction jobs that took him away from home. In 1957, Dad began working for the RM of Whitemouth where he spent many years as a dragline, grader and snow plow operator, until his retirement in 1986. From 1965 to 1983, Dad and Mom owned and operated the West End Store in Whitemouth.
Over the years, Dad was always there to lend a helping hand, from maintaining the skating rink to fixing bicycles. He also enjoyed fishing, puzzles and playing cards. A man of many talents, he took up the art of wood carving in his later years and has given many of his carvings to family and friends. During the past couple of years, Rudy was often seen riding through town on his scooter. Rudy was a lifelong member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Whitemouth and was an active member in his community.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Whitemouth Personal Care Home and Dr. Papetti for all of the compassion and care they gave to our Dad during his time in their care.
A memorial service will be held for Dad on Friday, March 24 at 2:00 p.m. in Whitemouth at the Redeemer Lutheran Church. Following the service, coffee and a light lunch will be served at the Whitemouth Community Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dad’s name to the Whitemouth Redeemer Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice.
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Vivian & Melvin Oswald
We are very sorry to learn of Uncle Rudy’s passing. You will all miss him dearly. We had a bit of a visit with him at Christmas and he wasn’t very well then. Our thoughts and prayers are with all your family. Vivian & Melvin
Belinda Skardal
Rod and Kathy and families
So sorry to read this. I am wondering if you knew Dori and Irvin Keplatz from Whitemouth.
With sincere sympathy as Heaven gets another Angel,
Belinda Skardal
Baldur MB
Sherry Mooney
Rod, Kathy and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. The lovely obituary sounds like he lived a very full life. My condolences to you all.
Sherry Mooney and Doug Taylor
Sherry Mooney and Doug Taylor
Rod, Kathy and Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. It sounds like he had a very full life.
Our sincere sympathy to you all.
Colleen Henzel
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad, Grandpa, and Great-grandpa. He was larger than life and I have many fond memories of our Sunday visits to Whitemouth as a kid, and playing in the playhouse that he built….that was just the coolest thing for me! I have one of his wood carvings as well and will treasure it. My heartfelt sympathies to all of you. Colleen
Cynthia Dressell
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Rudy.. He will be truly missed. He is the last of my Moms brothers and sisters. We always enjoyed our visits with him and shared many a good laugh. We treasure the carvings he gave us and now even more. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. All our love. Cynthia and Ken.
Rod & Marg MacCharles
Our most sincere sympathy to the family of Rudy Noel.
Les Langner
To Sherril, Rod, Terry, Kathy and your families,
Our deepest condolences upon your father/grandfather’s passing. He was a kind, caring and wonderful man who always had a smile on his face and made you feel welcome at any time. I have fond memories of the times we interacted together and I had a unique connection with him, your mom and your family in that we both lived and worked in general stores and could relate to each others ups and downs of the business. I do remember one New Years eve talking shop with him at 3 or 4 in the morning after an evening of too much merriment. I hope he forgave me for that.
I know that he will be greatly missed by all of you, but be comforted in the knowledge that his and your faith will allow you to reunite in great joy in our Lord’s presence in heaven.
Peace be with you,
Les and Theresa Langner
Linda & Gerald Pearson
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad! Our sincere condolences
Carol Ans
My sincere condolences to all of Rudy’s family. Rudy and Jeannie were an important part of our community for so many years that everyone misses them. Take heart in your memories of them.
Vivian Cushing and family
I was truly sorry to hear about Uncle Rudy. He and I used to phone each other every so often and I will miss him. Like most of his brothers and sisters, he was an artist in his field of carving and I am proud to say I have a few of them. He was the last of his immediate family and I know he and my Dad, Gus, are having a good discussion about nothing and everything. They loved to argue for the sake of it.
Those of us left behind will miss him greatly.
Debbie
I remember when your dad gave me one of his carvings. It was a little wren, he said though little the wren is very hard working and smart, then with a grin and a wink he said “just like me”.
Sympathy to you all,
Debbie and Rod Palson
Gordon Liske
Our (My Wife May and I) Condolences to the Rudy Noel family.
Uncle Rudy,my mother’s Brother
Precious memories
My early recollections are from way back, I was 6 yrs. Old, and Uncle Rudy was around 18. It was strange calling a 18 yr. old “Uncle Rudy”. He was more like a big brother. I really liked him. I am his sister Minnie’s oldest son, Gordon Liske.
I stayed at Grandma Noel’s house when I started going to the Oldenburg school.
I slept upstairs with my uncle Rudy.
It was very cold in the winter. Uncle Rudy was my care giver. He always made sure I was comfortable, after he wrestled me into a I surrender. Wrestling was a big thing in those days, a form of self-entertainment.
Rudy was a fun loving Guy, he loved baseball.
The late evenings and weekends were always filled with fun at the Noel’s place when I was staying there going to school. Rudy encouraged me to learn to play the harmonica, almost every boy had one in his back pocket. First he had me blow from the wrong side that would not produce a sound, after his much laughing he would tell me to turn it around and blow, ah success.
He also taught me to be a good sling shot shooter, almost every boy had one in his back pocket, that was self-entertainment. I learned to be a good shot thanks to Rudy. I also learned how to create job security for the telegraph line repairer crew, by hitting and breaking glass insulators.
We used to play cops and robbers at the Noel farm. A gun was a large stick, a revolver was a small stick. A red polka doted hanky over the nose made you a robber. The jail was the chop bin in the barn. Because I was smaller, Rudy would find me an easy catch and lock me up in the jail.
While in school Rudy had his eyes on Jeannie. When he and Jeannie had finished going to school the romance continued and it blossomed into love then marriage.
Jeannie lived only a mile or two from Rudy but with Rudy having to do farm work, it was no easy task going to see her every day, and probably not allowed by his Mom. So Rudy came up with a plan, of writing love letters and a delivery system for them, not by regular mail.
There was no phone, but there was little Gordon (me) and there was little Vernie, Jeannie’s small brother. I was handed the love letter written by Rudy to give to Vernie at school, with a “make sure” you give the letter to Vernie to give to Jeannie and of course Jeannie used the same delivery service. After some time and uncontrollable curiosity I decided to open a letter. My reading skills were minimal. I could not understand Rudy’s wording and sentences and why did he write the word love over and over. And at the end of the letter. I could not understand all the x’s and o’s and why a drawing of an arrow through a heart. It didn’t make sense. After that, I concentrated on the delivery service. Not proof reading. I always felt I had played a great part in Rudy’s Romance with Jeannie.
How quickly time has passed by with many years gone. Rudy, from where I stand, you did well. You seemed to have enjoyed your life, your family, and your friends and relatives.
Now Rudy has joined all of the rest of the Noel family on the other side with all your friends that have passed on. Yes, passing on can be a blessing. I like to think that Uncle Rudy’s passing on was a blessing for him.
I am sure, if there are task assignments on the other side, Rudy’s part would be building roads straight as an arrow, with ditches that drain every drop. He was very good at running the dragline, he loved it. And at the same time loved making fun and bringing laughter to all. Also loved carving, he was the best.
I’ll miss you Uncle Ruddy. (My big brother) Gordon Liske, Langley, BC
Joanne Timmons
I was so sorry to here about the passing of your dad. I have many happy memories of spending summers in whitemouth staying at auntie Jeannie and uncle Rudy house They are now together again. We miss them both. Sincere condolence. Joanne and Ted. Ottawa