EMMA WEIPPERT

1913 - 2008

Emma Weippert, beloved wife of the late Jakob Weippert, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at the age of 94 years.
She is survived by her children Lilli (Otto) Pipke of Camrose, Klara (Peter) Traudt of Vegreville, Herbert (Elizabeth) Weippert of Lethbridge, Irma (John) Kleiner of Lethbridge, Hugo (Anne) Weippert of Lethbridge and Gertrud (Nelson) Erman of Lethbridge; twenty seven grandchildren, forty eight great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Jakob; son Daniel Weippert; parents Daniel and Elizabeth Esslinger; two granddaughters, one grandson, one great grandson and two brothers.
Emma was born in Kloestitz, Besserabia, Romania on December 19, 1913. She married Jakob Weippert on November 6, 1930. They emigrated from Germany to Canada on April 9, 1951 and settled in Taber. Emma worked in the sugar beet fields and later in the cannery. In 1970 they moved to Kelowna where they resided until 1980 when they moved back to Taber. After Jakob’s passing in 1985, Emma moved to Lethbridge where she has resided until her passing.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Peace Lutheran Church, 4619 - 56 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Carl Bogda officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Emma’s name may be made directly to the Peace Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 4619 - 56 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1G8 or to a charity of one’s choice.