Tony was born Nov. 28, 1917, on a farm four-anda- half miles southwest of Gerald as the first born to Tony and Mary (Scherloski) Hruska. As a teenager, Tony was involved in various agricultural clubs in the Gerald area and competed successfully
in interprovincial competitions. After high school Tony took a
number of farming courses at the University of Saskatchewan and
conducted junior cereal grain trials in his area for the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool.
In 1941, Tony moved out to Vancouver and attended the Mechanical
Industries Technical Institute for one year. He graduated as an aircraft sheet metal technician and began working for the repair department at a Bowing aircraft plant on Sea Island. A year
later his division of Bowing was taken over by Canadian Pacific Airlines and Tony was transferred to a plant on Lulu Island in New Westminster. At this plant Tony acted as one of the “safety officers” ensuring the safety of plant workers, but the bulk of
his responsibilities involved undercover work investigating and preventing enemy sabotage at the plant. During his time in B.C., Tony became involved with his local parishes as an usher, chairman of publicity, and as coordinator of activities for the
Catholic Youth Organization.
After the war, Tony returned home to Saskatchewan and began a 20-year farming career, followed by employment with IMC, Tag’s Plumbing and Heating and Tux Plumbing and Heating. Tony
married his wife Theresa Neumeier in 1951 and they enjoyed 58 wonderful years together. Tony was a perpetual student, always thirsty for knowledge, and was known to write articles which required a dictionary for interpretation.
Tony is survived by daughters Pat Wasiuta and Colette (Gerry) Petras; son Gordon; grandchildren Jessica and Julian Petras; sisters Melvina Hruska and Dolores (Carl) Psutka;
brother George (Annie) and numerous nieces and nephews.
Tony was predeceased by his loving wife Theresa; brothers Victor
and Stanley.
A mass of Christian burial was held on Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. at the St. Wenceslaus Roman Catholic Church in Gerald, Sask., with Father Albert Schmitz officiating.
Placing of the pall was done by Pat Wasiuta, Gordon Hruska and Collette Petras. Gift bearers were Dolores Psutka and Jessica Petras. Altar servers were Don Hruska, Cassandra Huber and Owen Dunster. Pianist was Wendy Lamontagne. Pallbearers were Julian Petras, Alan Psutka, Kevin Hruska, Sawyer Hruska, Cassidy Hruska and Sheldon Lamontagne.
Interment was held at the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery.
For those wishing to do so, donations may be made to St. Wenceslaus Cemetery Fund in Tony’s name.
May God, whom Tony served faithfully throughout his entire
life, now welcome him to eternal happiness and peace.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Peter Carscadden Funeral
Service Ltd. of Esterhazy, Sask.
