Marcellus Norbert Haeusler
July 24, 1926 – March 26, 2025
The death of Marcellus ‘Sally’ Norbert Haeusler occurred on March 26, 2025, at Bethany Pioneer Village, Middle Lake, Saskatchewan, with his family by his side. He was 98 years of age. Sally was born to Martin and Josephine (née Strueby) Haeusler, on July 24, 1926, on the family farm. He went to school at Blume School near Marysburg, SK. After he completed his schooling, he worked at sawmills in Saskatchewan and British Columbia, before coming back to the farm. On October 15, 1952, Sally married Margaret ‘Margy’ Meyer at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Cathedral, Muenster, SK. They moved a house onto the Haeusler family farm and soon after started a family of their own, which included five sons and one daughter. Sally raised livestock and farmed with his brothers, George, Wilfred and cousin Quirin Strueby. The farm provided a means to feed the growing family, and it kept everyone busy. Sally’s interests included curling, dancing, cards, social gatherings and hunting (but not shooting). In those days, he could often be found collecting at the gates, score keeping and helping manage various hockey and ball teams. One of Sally’s greatest joys was watching sports that his kids were involved in, then later his grandkids and even some of the great- grandkids. Sally and Margy retired to Humboldt, SK, in 1993 to a house built with his family. In retirement he would sell Christmas trees at the mall or drive for Ford, picking up and delivering vehicles throughout Western Canada. Following Margy's passing, Sally relocated to Caleb Village in 2014, where he often could be found walking, making many miles around the building, no matter the weather. There were times he would be seen as early as 4:00 a.m. making his rounds. While living at Caleb, Sally made many new friends and the various activities there helped fill his days. In January of 2022, Sally made his final move to Bethany Pioneer Village in Middle Lake where he remained until his passing. The visits from family and friends were the highlight of his days, and trips to Humboldt for A&W onion rings were always a special treat. Picking berries around the facility and trips down to the lake with family were other past times he enjoyed. The new great grandbabies were very special to Sally, and they could bring a smile to his face any time. Sally is survived by: son, Daryl (Deb) Haeusler of Saskatoon, SK, their family: Shawn (Jyoti), children - Ellie and Ben; and Lindsay (Adam), daughter – Scarlett, all of Regina, SK; daughter-in-law, Rose Haeusler of Muenster, SK, her family: Dustin (Megan), children - Logan and Hudson, Courtney (Erich), children - August, Luca and Adia all of Fernie, BC, and Drew (Lori) of Saskatoon, SK; daughter Jewel (Darren) Varga of Muenster, SK, their family: Devin (Brooke), daughter - Zoey of Camrose, AB; Lyndon of Luxembourg; Jenay, of Lloydminster, AB; and Skyler of Long Beach, CA; son Darren (Lory) Haeusler of Humboldt, SK, their family: Jesse (Chloe), son-Grady of Kelowna, BC; and Taylor (Keenan) of Trail, BC; son Kerry (Donna) Haeusler of Lake Lenore, SK, their family: Raelene (Eric) Yeager, children - Aiden, Jake, Avery and Tessa; Darcie (Aaron) Foy, children- Emerson and Isla; Tyson; Riley (Meagan) all of Lake Lenore, SK; and Shelby (Riley) Haeusler of Calgary, AB; son Jamie (Donna) Haeusler of Humboldt, SK, their family: Adina (Curtis) Hopfner, children- Callum and Marshall of Saskatoon, SK; Colin Opfergelt of Martensville, SK; and Megan (Ross) Bulet, children - Lauren and Cohen. of Edmonton, AB; brother Wilfred (Della) Haeusler; sisters: Viola Lochbaum, and Rosella (Melvin) Hamel; sisters-in-law: Evelyn Haeusler and Monica Haeusler; Margy’s family: Ellen Meyer, Art Strueby, Thea Meyer, Ralph (Linda) Britz, Wilfred Meyer, and Sandra (Allen) Strueby; and numerous nieces and nephews. Sally was predeceased by: his wife Margaret (2012); son Lyle (2006); parents Martin and Josephine Haeusler; brothers: Alphonse, Bernhard (Ida), George, Clarence (Frances), and Edward; sisters: Lidwina (Allan) Cox and Annette (infancy); half-brothers: Richard (Maryanne) Prokosch and Norbert Prokosch (infancy); and brothers-in-law: Ernest Korte and Adam Lochbaum. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Cathedral on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 10:00 am, celebrated by Fr. Paul Oshin. Others taking part were: Jenay Varga, cross bearer; Kira Bergerman and Hudson Strueby, altar servers; Courtney Haeusler and Devin Varga, scripture readers; Adina Hopfner, Darcie Foy, and Raelene Yeager, intentions; Taylor Haeusler and Shelby Haeusler, gift bearers; Rose Haeusler, communion minister; Leann Frerichs and Joy Bauml, memorial table attendants; and Shawn Haeusler, eulogist; and Dustin Haeusler, urn bearer. Music ministry was provided by the St. Peter’s Parish Choir. Honorary pallbearers were “all who have shared in Sally’s life”. Inurnment took place at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, followed by a memorial luncheon at the Muenster Community Hall. Memorial donations in Sally’s name may be directed to Bethany Pioneer Village (P.O. Box 8, Middle Lake, SK, S0K 2X0) or the St. Peter’s Cemetery Fund (P.O. Box 107, Muenster, SK, S0K 2Y0).
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Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral & Cremation Services - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)