Obituary of Frank Bradtka

BRADTKA - Mr. Frank Bradtka, resident of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the age of 86 years. Frank Bradtka was born on January 15, 1922 in Poland. As a young man, he emigrated to Canada, eventually coming west to Yorkton. A construction worker by trade, Frank was involved in many construction projects in and around Yorkton during his working years. He was united in marriage to Emma Maliteare, who predeceased him in 1966. After he retired Frank remained in Yorkton. As his health declined, he became a resident of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home on November 4, 1985, and had since been a resident there. Besides his wife Emma he was predeceased by a son Rodney in 2007; his parents; and by sisters and brothers in Poland. He is survived by two sons: Walter (Tannis) of Spy Hill, and Jim (Marlene) of Langenburg; three daughters: Linda Hawes (Gary) of Bangor; Nancy Bratka (Donald Beuckert) of Saskatoon; and Shirley Sundquist (Glen) of Neudorf. Also nine grandchildren: Jessica, Nathan, Eric, Christopher, Tammy, David (Diane), Sean, Crystal, and Jayson; and two great grandchildren: Raven and Wyatt; as well as surviving family in Poland. Cremation took place at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Crematorium. The funeral service was held on Thursday, September 11, 2008 from the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home. Dolores Spreitzer of St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church was the Lay-Presider. Members of St. Gerard's Church assisted in the service, Pam Yaremko was the organist, leading the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'Be Not Afraid', Psalm 23, 'Song of Farewell', and 'Peace is Flowing Like a River'. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Nancy Bradtka serving as the urnbearer. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Thursday, September 11th, 2008 1:00pm, Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery