UNRUH – Waldemar Unruh passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023 at the age of 95 years.
Waldemar Unruh was born on June 13, 1928 in Gnadenfeld, Ukraine. He immigrated to Canada in 1948 and married the love of his life, Ella Weick in 1950. Together they raised three children in Rosemary, Alberta. Wally was a hard worker throughout is life. He loved selling and was an exceptional salesman. Wally eventually owned his own hardware store, a second hand store and finally a furniture store. Wally loved to travel and spent many winters in Hawaii and Palm Springs. Camping was also a big part of his life spending time in Kimberley, the Okanagan, Lake Newell and Rolling Hills Reservoir. Rosemary was home until 2012 when Wally and Ella moved to Newbrook Lodge in Brooks. Wally was relocated to Sunrise Gardens in June of 2023.
Wally was predeceased by his parents, Herman and Susanna, step father George, brother Walter, sister Elveria, half brother Arthur and his beloved wife Ella.
He will always be missed by his three children Betty (Bill), Harold (Ellen), Richard (Heather), 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and the many friends that he made over the years. Wally will be with us through the memories we hold in our hearts.
A celebration of Wally’s life will take place on December 29th at 1:30 p.m. at the Rosemary Mennonite Church.
