Arend, Joseph
Joe was born March 3, 1924 to Mary and Frank Arend in Handel, Sask. Dad was raised in the Davidson area. He attended Star and Kohl schools.
He worked as a hired man stooking and threshing for local farmers. Dad bought land and started farming. In the winter he went to Ontario and worked in the bush.
Joe married Erna Manz, Nov. 24, 1948. Dad and mom did mixed farming west of Girvin. They raised five children, Pat (Don) Old, Randy (Val) Arend, Joanne (Dennis) Lowes, Brian Arend and Bonnie (Barry) Kerpan.
In 1974 dad started custom combining in the States and Canada.
Because of mom’s failing health they moved to Davidson in 1994. Dad retired in 2010 at the age of 86, after he had health problems.
Dad was very proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He always loved to visit with them and have a game of crib.
Dad loved combining, crib tournaments, auctions and collecting old cars. He belonged to a car club and travelled around Saskatchewan.
Dad passed away Oct. 2, 2013 at the Davidson Health Centre.
Rest in peace. We love you dad.