Wayne Edwin Ruhl

Mr. Wayne Ruhl, late of Campsie, AB, passed away on October 6, 2012 at the age of 64 years. He is survived by his loving family; wife of 28 years, Nadine; three children, Roland Plach of Edmonton, AB, Shannon (Justin) Rau of Barrhead, AB, and Sean Ruhl of Calgary, AB; one grandchild, Rylan Rau; mother, Kathleen Ruhl; two brothers, Lloyd (Noel) Ruhl and daughter, Heather; Dennis (Cynthia) Ruhl and children, Alicia (Cory) Taylor, Peter, and Kendra; great-nephew, Nate Taylor; and great-niece, Caitlin Taylor; as well as numerous other family and many dear friends. Wayne is predeceased by his father, William Ruhl. A Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 2:00 pm at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Horst Gutsche officiating. Interment followed in the St. Michael’s Lutheran Cemetery. Donations in memory of Wayne are gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation ( 10985 – 124 Street, Edmonton, AB T5M 0H9) or the St. Michael’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. The family of the late Wayne Ruhl would like to thank the Barrhead Ambulance Drivers, RCMP, and the Barrhead Hospital for their precious care and support. To other dear family and friends who helped us through this difficult time, we will be forever grateful. Thank you to Pastor Gutsche for his officiating of the Celebration of Life for Wayne. Also, special thanks to Joel Spitzer and Chris Mast for the beautiful music. The caterers, St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Women, are to be commended for their delicious lunch. The kind assistance and understanding of the Rose Garden Chapel was greatly appreciated. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.rosegardenchapel.com. Rose Garden Chapel 780.674.4644.

When I must leave you for a little while

Please do not grieve and shed sad tears

And hug your sorrow to you through the years.

But start out bravely with a happy smile;

And for my sake and in my name.

Live on and do all things the same.

Fill each waking hour in useful ways.

Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer

And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near;

And never, never be afraid to die.

For I am waiting for you in the sky!