Peter GurskyOctober 14, 1920 - November 3, 2011
Peter Michael Gursky of Humboldt passed away peacefully at the Humboldt District Hospital with his family at his side on November 3, 2011. He was 91 years of age. Peter was the fourth child born to Jacob and Katherine (Geisler) Gursky on October 14, 1920 in the Viscount District. He attended Auckland School. Peter grew up on the family farm during hard economic times and was required to work off the farm at an early age. He continued to work at many jobs so he could have his own land. He realized this dream in 1948 when he bought his homestead at Bay Trail. On October 6, 1962 Peter married Anne Yager at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, SK. Peter and Anne raised their family on the farm until 1973 when they moved into Humboldt. Peter continued to farm until 1988. A dedicated family man, Peter loved nothing more than getting together with his children and grandchildren to visit. In his retirement years he continued to keep in touch with the land, only on a smaller scale with vegetable and flower gardens; he enjoyed bowling and visiting with friends over coffee. Peter is lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Anne (nee Yager) Gursky of Humboldt; his four children: Glenda (John) Kohle of Cudworth and their family: Benjamin, Breanne, Clayton and Landon; Sharon (Greg) Dressler of Humboldt, and family: Tracy (fiancé Trent), Derrick and Chad; Brent (Norma) Gursky of Calgary and daughter Kari; and Kevin (Sherry) Gursky of Humboldt and sons Jordan and Brayden; one sister, Anne Gursky of Saskatoon; one brother, Jacob (Alma) Gursky of Kamloops, B.C.; two sisters-in-law: Olwen Gursky of Kitimat, B.C. and Theresa Bohmann of Prince Albert, Sask.; one brother- in- law, Arnold Poelzer of Kamloops, B.C., and by numerous nieces and nephews. Peter was predeceased by his parents: Jacob and Katherine (nee Geisler) Gursky; siblings: Emil Gursky, Betty Gursky, Casper Gursky, Martin Gursky, Agnes (Nick) Saretsky, John Gursky, Theresa Poelzer, Frank Gursky, and by two siblings; Otto and Helen in infancy. He was also predeceased by in-laws Mike Gursky and Vera Gursky, as well as one nephew Alvin Gursky. Prayer Service for Peter was held on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 7:30 P.M. from Schuler -Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt presided by Marlene van Dresar. Others taking part were: Greg Dressler and Norma Gursky, readers; Sherry Gursky, words of remembrance; Marie Aubin, organist. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. celebrated by Father Emile April. Others taking part were: Landon Kohle, crossbearer; Sherry Gursky and John Kohle, scripture readers; Tracy Dressler and Breanne Kohle, intentions; Kari Gursky, Tracy Dressler and Breanne Kohle, giftbearers; and John Kohle, communion minister. Active Pallbearers were Benjamin Kohle, Clayton Kohle, Derrick Dressler, Chad Dressler, Jordan Gursky and Brayden Gursky. Honorary Pallbearers were considered "all those who shared in Peter's Life". Interment followed at St. Augustine R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to either St. Augustine Parish Building Fund or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. SCHULER - LEFEBVRE, Humboldt,SK.
