Edna Elsie Dieterle, beloved wife of the late Clifford Dieterle, passed away on August 12, 2025, at the age of 95 years.

Her memory will be forever cherished in the hearts of her four children Dale (Karen), Eugene (Evelyn), Brad (Kathy), Lynn Glauser, 15 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, as well as her nieces and nephews. She is survived by her sister-in-law Joyce Neigum. She was predeceased by her parents Christ and Otelia May, parents-in-law Alexander and Josephine Dieterle, husband Clifford, son Dale, sister Darlene, grandchildren Clinton and Crystal, great grandchildren Chance and Ariel, brothers-in-law Clarence Dieterle, Elisworth Dieterle, James (Jim) Dieterle, Jacob Neigum and sisters in law Gladys Dieterle and Adela Dieterle.

Edna was born at Burstall and attended Acreworth school in the Burstall area. Mom looked forward to entering a career in nursing but decided to stay home and work with her parents on the farm until she was married.

Mom was a humble, introverted person, often putting others' wants and needs above her own, she was always concerned about the rest of the family's well-being. I am sure that her most often spoke words were, "how are you feeling, is everyone else ok"? Mom, a true homemaker, loved to cook and bake, and we loved to eat! I am sure there were times if mom didn't make quite enough for lunch or dinner, she would pass off her portion to one of us, just to have the satisfaction of knowing that we were all full.

She loved her flowers and would spend hours in her flower gardens. Shopping for bedding plants and starting some of her own was a highlight. When she transplanted them, I am sure she gave them all a little pinch and talked to each one as she placed them into their new home. She took a lot of pride in seeing them grow and flourish.
Dad always grew the largest vegetable gardens, Mom would work alongside Dad, weeding for hours, talking about the garden and the dreaded wild portulaca.
Mom loved her crafts, she stitched embroidered, crocheted, and was involved in ceramics. Mom also did liquid embroidery; I am sure she bought every color that was invented.
During our visits to the Senior home we often talked about family, she always took a special interest in her grandchildren, always looking forward to seeing pictures of them and commenting how fast they were growing up.

We often talked about the old days; there were lots of stories that would often times lead to laughter. A story that sticks in our minds is about a badger that Uncle Jim tamed, the badger and Mom were never on nice terms as he would often snarl at her. One day the badger and Mom confronted each other by the woodshed, the badger as the aggressor proceeded towards Mom, luckily, she had a corn broom in her hands and used it to swat the badger. Hitting the badger on the nose, the nose being the badger's Achilles heel, made him come in second. Uncle Jim was not pleased, but he did get over it!  

Her time in the Senior home was spent folding towels and bibs for pass time. She enjoyed attending Church service, playing Bingo, Ramo, doing crosswords and coloring pictures. Her favorite day of the week was Saturday, knowing that at 7 pm, Polka music was playing on TV. Because of her hearing disability, she would crank up the volume, I am sure everyone else in the home also knew it was Saturday night! 

"Tears in our eyes will wipe away, but the love in our hearts are here to stay,                           
Now you are peacefully sleeping, away from all your pain, the love in our hearts will always remain.
Words are few, thoughts are deep, Memories of you are ours to keep".

Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so one our prior to the service.  
The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor John-Mark Bredeson officiating. The service will be live streamed.  Those who wish to attend virtually, please use the following link or click the button below: https://youtube.com/live/bbkenqRIWsk?feature=share.  Following the service friends and family are invited to further share this day with Edna's family and friends. Interment will take place at 3:00 p.m. in the Burstall Cemetery.  Those who wish to attend the Graveside virtually, please use the following link or click the button below: https://youtube.com/live/N2E-shJnI9k?feature=share.

If friends & family so desire, memorial tributes can be made in memory of Edna Dieterle in the form of donations to the Leader Long Term Care Facility or the Burstall St. Paul Lutheran Church.