In Memory of

Arnold

Felske

Obituary for Arnold Felske

Arnold Winston Emanuel Felske, age 94 of Nokomis, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully Saturday November 28, 2020. Arnold was born July 18, 1926 on the family farm just west of Nokomis, to parents Emanuel and Wanda Felske. He grew up on the farm and as the eldest of six children, he experienced farm life at an early age. While growing up through the "dirty thirties” life was extremely difficult. Arnold married Phyllis in 1951 and continued with farm life with Phyllis and his three sons. As well as farming he maintained the roads in the municipality, helped build homes and would lend a hand to family and friends, and the local community when he could. He also drove the school bus for many years, picking up country kids early in the morning for school and driving them home in the afternoon. Retirement from the farm came early from health issues, but a hobby was started, wood working took on a new meaning for him. Moving into Nokomis, building a new home with a garage that was later overtaken by all his wood working tools and supplies. Arnold is survived by his two sons and their spouses, Doug and Marlene, and Ben and Pat; five grandchildren, Jayson (Kara), Shayne (Stacey), Rob, Rick, and Mattea (Shane); 8 great grandchildren, Savannah, Koen, Memphis, Peyton, Jordyn, Avah, Emersyn and Theodore; sister Muriel Jasko. He is predeceased by his wife Phyllis, and son Winston, as well as his parents Emanuel and Wanda, brothers and sisters, Maeolla, Phyllis, Lloyd, and Ron. Arnold was a creative and hard working man. He will be missed by many! A graveside memorial service will be held at the Nokomis Cemetery at a later date. For online condolences, tributes or to make a donation to the Nokomis Health Centre please visit: fotheringham-mcdougall.com