Rodney Gustav Jahnke
Rodney Gustav Jahnke went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 19th, 2014 at Providence Place in Moose Jaw, at the age of 61 years, after a 6 year battle with MSA. Rod is survived by his loving family: wife of 41 years, Lorna (Unger) Jahnke; 4 children: Aaron (Jolene) Jahnke, Lisa (Marty) Deemter, Michael (Jennifer) Jahnke and Ryan Jahnke; 5 granddaughters: Megan, Jasmine, Amber, Mandy and Becky; and 1 grandson, Felix. He is also survived by his father, Harvey; 3 brothers: Ted, Allan, David and their families; and 2 sisters: Norlaine, Deborah and their families. He was predeceased by his mother, Ruth and sister in law, Valerie. While we’re sad for our loss, we’re glad that Rod is finally healed. We say goodbye taking comfort in knowing that we will see him again.
Goodbye for now Rod, we love you!
A special thank you to all friends who came to visit regularly and share this journey with Rod. Also a special thanks to the doctors, Home Care and Providence Place nurses and long term care aides who lovingly cared for him every day. May God bless each and every one of you. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 24th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Alliance Church, 14 Neslia Place, Moose Jaw, SK. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Rod’s name may be made to The Gideons International in Canada, P.O. Box 3619 Stn Main, Guelph, ON N1H 9Z9. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550.
This was my Papa. He was kind and strong. He was the strongest man I ever knew. He could carry all of my siblings on one arm and the remaining three cousins on the other. I was small when he passed, I recall his drawer of Snickers bars next to his bed. Upon requesting one, he would always give a thumbs up for yes. I miss you Papa. See you soon 🙂
He was my english teacher in Hungary, Aszód between 1992-1993.
I tried to find him.
Now I know why was unsuccesful.
I am very sad I and my clamates loved him.