Obituary of Ronald "Ron" Exner

The family of Ron Exner, of Killaly, sadly announce his passing on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the age of sixty-eight years. The Prayer Vigil will be held on Thursday, February 7 at 7:00pm and the Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 8 at 10:30am all from St. Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Church in Killaly, SK. The interment will follow in Mariahilf Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Mariahilf Cemetery as gifts of remembrance. Ronald Joseph Exner was born to Joseph and Victoria (nee Hoedel) Exner on August 19, 1950 at Neudorf, Saskatchewan. Ron attended Mariahilf School from grade one to eight then nine to ten at the Killaly School and completed his education at St. Henry's High School in Melville. While attending school he helped his parents on the family farm. He started his employment with Co-operators Insurance in Regina then worked at McGavins Bakery. Ron decided to open his own business at Buns Master Bakery in Moose Jaw. Later he sold his business and worked for CAA until his retirement. He purchased a farm in Killaly. Ron enjoyed socializing, travelling, collecting antiques, entertaining, meeting people and anything with a western theme (songs, attire, pictures, etc) and never missed family events. This is when he decided to make his dream come true and opened his own business called Horse Shoe Saloon. This was Ron's pride and joy, all the articles he purchased were displayed at the Saloon. He continued with the Saloon until his health failed and he entered his eternal rest on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at St. Paul Lutheran Home in Melville at the age of 68 years. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Victoria; brother-in-law Bill Leik; great nephew Jordan Stoll. Ron leaves to cherish his memory his siblings, Arthur (Carol) Exner, Marlene Leik, Lorraine Eckstein (Don Rokosh), Leona Hall, Mervin (Darlene) Exner, Harvey (Fay) Exner, Joanne (Reg) Churko and Sherri (Tim) Stoll; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. "HAPPY TRAILS RON", Love your family Service Details. Prayers Thursday, February 7th, 2019 | 7:00pm When: Thursday, February 7th, 2019 7:00pm Location: St. Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Church Address: Main St. KILLALY, SK S0A 1X0 Funeral Mass Friday, February 8th, 2019 | 10:30am When: Friday, February 8th, 2019 10:30am Location: St. Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Church Address: Main St. KILLALY, SK S0A 1X0