ISAAC (IKE) NEUFELDT, beloved husband of Eleanor (Weaver) Neufeldt of 50 years, passed away at the Coaldale Health Care Centre on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the age of 88. Ike was born in Kubanka, Orenburg, Russia on April 19, 1921 to John and Cornelia (Born) Neufeldt. In 1926 his family came to Canada, settling in Coaldale in 1930.

Ike had a plumbing and heating business in the 1950s and 60s and partnered with his brother Jake in the manufacturing company, Neufeldt Industries. Here he developed the Sure Flame line of construction heaters, which are now manufactured by Haul-All Equipment Ltd. Ike also volunteered with the Coaldale Fire Department for many years.

Besides his wife Eleanor, he is survived by his four children and eight grandchildren: Kevin (Noreen) Neufeldt, (Paul [Joani], Christopher, and Michael); Bryan (Geum Suk Min) Neufeldt (Thomas and Daniel); David Wiebe Neufeldt (Joel and Nathan); and Sherilyn (Arnold) Neufeldt-Fast (Emily).

Ike is also survived by his brothers Jake (Anne), Ab (Irma), Peter (Edna); sisters Anne Boehr, Elaine (Art) Vanderlinden, Mary (Abe) Martens; sister-in-law Verna Neufeldt and brother-in-law Richard (Margaret) Weaver.

He was predeceased by his parents, his granddaughter Rebecca Neufeldt-Fast, and his siblings John, Kornelia, Aganeta and Maria.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316 - 17th Street, Coaldale, AB, on Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M.

A funeral service will be held at COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. with Robert Janzen officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee (#210, 2946 - 32 St. N.E., Calgary, AB, T1Y 6J7).