Edel is survived by her husband, Walter; daughters, Kathrin (Andy) and Carolin (Brian); sisters, Gisela and Sonja; god daughter Kristine (Matthew); grandchildren, Declan, Simon, Kingsley and Abby; and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, five brothers and one sister.
Edel was born and raised in Lauingen, Germany and spent much of her youth and young adulthood with her parents, siblings and friends in Königslutter and Wolfenbüttel where she worked as a housekeeper for many families. In 1970 she married Alfred and they welcomed daughter Kathrin in 1971. In 1975 she moved to Edmonton, Alberta, fulfilling a lifelong dream to visit Canada. In 1976 she met and married Walter and they welcomed daughter Carolin in 1983. Together, they lived in the Strathearn neighbourhood for 44 years. Throughout this time, Edel continued her career as a housekeeper and worked for several families, including the Assumption Parish for 15 years, the Maclean family for 30 years and the Roche family for 44 years. Edel officially retired in February 2020.
Edel was a kind, warm, loving and welcoming person with a vibrant, feisty and strong personality. She was an incredible woman, a wonderful mother, wife and Oma, and a good friend who cared so deeply for others and helped them often. Edel was known for her well-kept home, her amazing cooking and her love of a good party, always welcoming those who needed some joy into her home to join the celebration. Edel showed her love for family and friends in many ways, most notably through a warm meal, direct and honest advice or a game of Yahtzee. Edel also had a great love for children and animals and enjoyed their company immensely, including her grandchildren, her grand dogs and her many pet parakeets. Among many things, Edel enjoyed camping, music, dancing, cooking, family time and a good rum and coke, all of which brought a smile to her face.
We are incredibly sad and heartbroken and already miss her more than words can say. We love you Mama and you’ve left a huge hole in our hearts. We look forward to seeing you again one day, greeting us with some German green kale and Jägermeister. xoxo
A private service will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 @ 1:00 p.m., and it can be viewed via livestream at this link: https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=1611730576489342
In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed for the Edmonton Humane Society or the G. F. MacDonald Centre for Lung Health.
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