HANS SKRETTING

1922 - 2014

Hans Skretting, passed away in Taber on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the age of 91 years.
Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Burial Service was held at the Enchant Cemetery on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Ken Easterbrook officiating.
Hans is survived by one brother, Edwin Skretting and sisters-in-laws Anne G. Skretting, Ionne Skretting, Irene Skretting, Anne L. Skretting, Carol Skretting and numerous nieces and nephews.
Hans was predeceased by his parents Gustav and Jorgine Skretting; two sisters and their spouses Mary (Harry) Key and Judith (Peter) Braun; his brothers Torsten, Gust, Gudmund, Arnold, Jimmy and Sven Skretting. He was also predeceased by his nieces and nephews Selmar Skretting, Allyson Skretting, Jennifer Peters, Greg Braun, Robert Ostafichuk and Cindy Skretting.
Hans was born in Varhaug, Norway on June 17, 1922. Along with his family, he immigrated to Canada in 1928. He attended school at Kinnondale and Adler, located north east of Lomond. Hans, along with his brother Torsten, took over the homestead in Circle Hill, north west of Vauxhall, after their parents passing. Hans will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Hans’ name may be made directly to the charity of one’s personal choosing.