The family of Ernest John Kattler is saddened to announce his passing on October 23, 2023, in Moose Jaw, SK at the age of 97.
Ernest was born on October 26, 1925, in Pilot Butte, SK but moved to a farm near Odessa, SK where he grew up. He attended Niederland School district. Ernest was an electrician as well as an electrical inspector. Ernest married Irene in 1954 and when she passed away in 1980, he remarried in 1987 to Lillian.
Ernest is predeceased by his parents Ferdinand (1986) and Eva Kattler (1990); his first wife Irene in 1980; second wife Lillian in 2005; seven siblings and their spouses including a brother and sister in infancy.
Ernest is survived by his children, Laura (Bob) Wells, Darcy (Bruce) Anderson and Nadine (Gerard) Rousseaux; grandchildren Chad (Susan), Keri, Aaron (Brenda), Nicole (Jeff), Dionne (Andrew), Jolie (Dustin), Chance, Ty (Hanna), Jolene (Brennan), Jocelyn (Nathan) Parker (Lauren) and Clint; 16 great-grandchildren; sister Doreen Ell; as well as sister-in-law Joyce Bowler
Family would like to thank the staff at Points West Living for providing a safe friendly home-like atmosphere during the seven years that Ernest resided there. Thank you to the staff at Providence place for the personal and spiritual care he received. Thanks to the staff at FWRH for the care and compassion during his final days.
A Private Family Service will be held at a later date. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in Ernest’s name may choose charity of your choice.
In living memory of Ernest, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd.
Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries).