Obituary of Erwin Wiesinger

WIESINGER - Mr. Erwin Wiesinger, our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully at North One Nursing Home, Yorkton SK with his wife Jeanette by his side on Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at the age of 81. Erwin was born on February 28th, 1929 to Bernhard and Johanna (Jabs) Wiesinger at Churchbridge, SK. Pastor M. Richter baptized Erwin on March 17, 1929 and confirmed him on April 6, 1944. Erwin attended Logburg School, north of Churchbridge, and in his earlier years helped on the farm. He completed his mechanical training in Edmonton in 1952 and worked at a garage in Churchbridge while holding onto his dream of one day opening his own service station. Erwin met the love of his life, Jeanette (Haberstock) and they married on June 28th, 1952. They were blessed with seven children. In 1957 Erwin's dream came to fruition as he and his father built Erwin's Esso Service and the family home on hwy # 9, three miles north of Yorkton. Several months later his Brother-in-law Elmer joined him and as partners they operated and graciously served the community as Erwin & Elmer's Esso Service. He continued to build his business and raise his family for the next 36 years until his retirement in 1993. Erwin enjoyed quiet moments in creation, planting and pruning trees, but mostly harvesting berries. His favorite pastime was fishing. He freely gave his time in his church and wider community such as treasurer on the stewardship committee and leading in the scouting program. Erwin enjoyed travelling to see family, but most of all he loved entertaining guests around the table in meal, card playing or around a cribbage board. He will be remembered for his strong embraces and hearty laughter. He was predeceased by his parents, Bernhard and Johanna (Jabs) Wiesinger as well as infant granddaughters, Taryn and Tessa Myrfield. Left to cherish Erwin's memory are his wife of 58 years, Jeanette; his seven children: Judy (Ted) Chartier, St. Albert, AB; David (Jill) Wiesinger, St. Albert, AB; Susan (Kerry) Brown, St. Albert, AB; Mark (Sue) Wiesinger, Saskatoon, SK; Robert (Holly) Wiesinger, Vancouver, BC; Linda (Robert) Arychuk-Sauvageau, Morinville, AB and Dawn Myrfield, Saskatoon, SK. Twenty grandchildren and five great-grandchildren: Lisa (Ben) Heide (Reid & Dexter), Mark (Michelle) Chartier (Noah), Ryan Chartier, Troy Chartier, Janice Wiesinger, Justin Wiesinger, John (Stacey) Brown (Sadie & Caleb), Micah Brown, Robin Brown, Joshua Wiesinger, Sheena Wiesinger, Jessica Wiesinger, Josie Wiesinger, Mitch Wiesinger, Elise Wiesinger, Ashton Arychuk, Keely Arychuk, Graham Arychuk, Gray Myrfield and Colton Myrfield. His sister Elda (Norman) Wentland, Stony Plain, AB; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service was held on Monday, May 31st at Zion Lutheran Church, Yorkton with Rev. Harold D. Haberstock as the Officiant and Vicar Douglas Zahner as the Liturgist. The organist, Verna Liebrecht led members of the parish choir and the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "Abide With Me", "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" and "Rock of Ages". The interment followed in the Garden of St. John at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Mark Chartier, Justin Wiesinger, Joshua Wiesinger, Ashton Arychuk, Gray Myrfield and Colton Myrfield serving as the casket bearers. Our family wishes to sincerely thank the wonderful nursing care from Yorkton Union Hospital, Jowsey House, Invermay Health Centre and North One Nursing Home for all the love, care and support. God bless you all. Memorial tributes in Erwin's memory may be made to Canadian Lutheran World Relief or to Zion Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Condolences to the family can be emailed to baileysfuneralhome@sasktel.net Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Monday, May 31st, 2010 11:00am, Zion Lutheran Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens