Reinhold August Muench was born August 5, 1917 in Braddock, Saskatchewan to Emil Muench and Rosalia Herr Muench. The family relocated to Washington State briefly before settling west of Trochu, Alberta where eventually Reinhold took over the family farm. He was honourably discharged from the Army due to his dad’s declining ability to farm. As any farmer, he really was a jack of all trades and inventor, a trait that never left him. He was a confirmed bachelor until he met Bernice Evelyn Schinkel and settled into marriage February 17, 1949. After retiring, Reinhold and Bernice travelled by motorhome to many provinces and states, making sure to connect with relatives and friends along the way. Soon the oceans were crossed and many countries abroad were visited, something Reinhold never regretted. Reinhold and Bernice located to Oliver in 1995, connecting with the local church and relatives and settled into “town” life. In 2014 they joined the Mariposa residents in Osoyoos and still continued attending the church that was like family to them.
Reinhold was the last survivor of nine children and their spouses and pondered why God had blessed him with health and many years. He is survived by his loving wife, Bernice, of 67 years; son Garth (Eva); daughter Carolyn (Rudy) Bauder; granddaughters Natasha (Paul) Golomco and Sarah and their mother, Debbie; grandsons Javan (Kelsey) Bauder, Jared (Erin) Bauder, and Jesse Bauder; 2 great granddaughters Mila Golomco and Adalyn Bauder; one brother-in-law and one sister-in-law; many nieces and nephews; as well as numerous friends. We couldn’t keep him alive long enough to meet his 3rd great grandchild as his desire to be with his Lord and Saviour was met February 26, 2016.
A funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 4, 2016 at Osoyoos Baptist Church, 6210 Highway 97 South, Osoyoos, BC with Pastor Phil Johnson officiating. A viewing for the comfort of family and friends will be held prior to the service, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Chilliwack Cemeteries, 10010 Hillcrest Drive, Chilliwack, BC.
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Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC. 250-762-2299
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