OBITUARIES

William (Bill) Leo Herner
On Wednesday, July 22 at the st. Boniface Hospital, Bill Herner passed away at the age of 82. Born in Kerrobert, SK, Bill attended school in Lundar, MB until enlisting in the Navy in the midst of World War II. Following the war, he attended business college, married the love of his life (Irene) in 1950, and spent his career years in sales for the trucking industry – ending up as President of White Truck Sales.

Our condolences go out to Bill’s family and many friends.

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Dave Ridsdale
Trucking industry veteran Dave Ridsdale passed away recently in Saskatoon at the age of 84.

Dave grew up on a farm and always had an affinity for the rural life and horses in particular. Dave joined the armed forces as an 18-year-old and after World War II returned home to the Asquith area. There, he met Edith Gunnlaugson, who was to become his wife of 62 years.

In 1949, Dave and his brother Fred formed Ridsdale Bros. Transport. Fred eventually left the company and Dave carried on growing the business into one of Western Canada’s most recognized carriers.

In 1980-81, Dave served as President of the STA. He was awarded the prestigious Trailmobile Service to the Industry Award in 1982 in recognition of his dedication to the trucking industry.
Today, Dave’s sons run the company, which is now called Ridsdale Transport Ltd.