We Remember
RASHKE, Lawrence Elmer
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Lawrence Elmer Rashke passed away May 9, 2020. He is survived by his 3 daughters: Rhonda, Debbie (Remi), Brenda (Edward); his 7 grandchildren: Robert, Keith, Michael, Katrina, Alicia, Lorna, and Jenna; his 8 great grandchildren; his siblings: Harry, Herbie, Gordie (Pat) and Lorraine (Rudy). He is predeceased by his loving parents, Robert and Sarah and eldest brother, Ed.
Lawrence was born in Okla, Saskatchewan on January 28, 1931.He started playing the pedal steel guitar in 1946. He was a talented steel guitarist who grew up playing in different bands over the years including “Pete Stoltz and His Music Pals”. Over the years of playing music, he made a lot of lifelong friends, who he would jam with regularly.
He loved music, the outdoors, gardening, hunting with his grandsons, and potatoes – his mom called him “potato belly”. He passed on a lot of wisdom, love and strength to his children and grandchildren.
Over his life he was a long-time mill worker, licensed practical nurse and city policeman. He had many adventures in his life and a lot of stories to tell about all his experiences. He was brave and strong and will be missed more than words can describe.
He is now at peace in heaven, playing his steel guitar again.
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Sending my deepest condolences to the family of Lawrence. I never had the chance to meet Lawrence but from his story he was a great musician and a wonderful family guy! He is my dad’s (Rudy) brother inlaw and Lorraine
s brother. RIP in heaven with my brother Dean (Lawrence’s nephew) and my daughter Natasha! My deepest condolences! Suzette and family.
Thanks for your friendship and steel guitar coaching we loved you and locked your memories in forever Bob Barb Paul
To Rhonda and all of Lawrence’s family members. As one of Lawrence’s care providers over the years I understand the depth of your loss. Lawrence was the epitome of kindness, gratitude and humour all in one! He was not pleased with his bodily confinement but he adapted as necessary and that was to be admired. He was a gentleman, through and through. My thoughts are with you, Ali (Dr Shauna Palmer)