Obituary of Josef Strini

STRINI, Josef

It is with deep sorrow that we announce Josef’s passing on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the age of 88 years. Josef was born in Wallendorf, Austria on October 11, 1932. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years Julianna; parents Franz and Gisela; parents-in-law Johan and Anna Mirth; brother Franz; sister and brother-in-law Anni and Sepl Schreiner; sister-in-law Anna Muthenthaler; brother-in-law Franz Muthenthaler; nephew Sepl Schreiner; and cousin Franz Strini. Josef will be lovingly remembered by his sons Josef and Jimmy; special granddaughter Atira Mihalicz; brother and sister-in-law Helmuth and Cacilia Lehmann; niece Susan (Dennis) Kuepher; along with numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and Austria. Josef was a proud, strong and loving man who was dedicated to his family and friends. He followed his future wife Juliana to Canada in 1954. Josef had journeyman bricklayer papers in hand hoping to carve out a comfortable life and start a family. He and Juliana wed in May 1954. Josef was a very talented bricklayer and stone mason. His legacy buildings are still standing across Saskatchewan today. Josef worked for many years at his craft however his family was growing so he decided it was time to get more year-round work and found that work at Ipsco Inc. After nearly 25 years, he felt it was time to retire and spend more time with his wife and family. Josef was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener and friend to many. He was also a founding member of the Austrian Canadian Edelweiss Club of Regina and spent time with his family and friends helping to build and support the Club as it was known. In those early days, he would sing, dance, play cards and revel with his wife and friends who also came from Austria. He was involved with sub group of the Club, The Osterreich Jagd & Fisch Verein Waldmannsheil until his passing. Josef was outspoken however always had your best interest at heart. He was very quick to tell about this proud Austrian heritage. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings, a memorial service to celebrate Josef’s life will be set for a future date when all family and friends can attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Josef may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, PO Box 1503 Stn Main, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3R3 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 917 Albert Street, Regina, SK S4R 2P6. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com

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