André Creurer
October 3, 1918 - September 4, 2017

Mr. André François Joseph Creurer of Chateau Providence, St. Brieux, SK, passed away at his residence on Monday, September 4, 2017.  He was 98 years of age.  André, the eldest of five children, was born on October 3, 1918, to Joseph and Cecile (nee Fagnou) Creurer at home on the family farm near St. Brieux.  He started his education at Lacombe country school at the age of seven.  André’s love of nature was nurtured by his first teacher.  He became a life-long learner.  One of the highlights of his studies was attending a mechanics and ag course in Melfort as a young man.  There, he was awarded top place honors and earned a scholarship to attend the University of Saskatchewan.  André was needed on the farm and had to decline.  He had an avid interest in science and history.  André had a love of all things farming, McGyvering, the physics and strategy of curling, and all manner of critters - wild and tame.  Grandpa had a strong love for his wife, Annette, his family, and a special place in his heart for his grandchildren and great-grandson, George.  André will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his five children, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild:  Anne (Alois) Flaman of Southey, SK, and family, Michelle (Dan) Way and their son George, Eric Flaman (Kelsey Paskell); Bernadette (Ken) McPherson of Grenfell, SK, and family, Douglas McPherson, and Anne (Joel) Nameth; Yvonne (Brent) Silzer of Watson, SK, and family Ryan Silzer (Kate Fielder), and Greg Silzer (Jayde Ronvel); Joseph (Susan) Creurer of St. Brieux, SK, and family, Sarah (Mark) Wandy, Matthew Creurer, and Alissa (George) Dodds; and Jeanne Creurer of Regina, SK.  He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Jeanne Creurer; brothers-in-law:  Joseph LeGatt, Marc Crozon, and Claude Crozon; sister-in-law, Margery Crozon; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was predeceased by his wife, Annette (nee Crozon) Creurer (September 16, 2008); parents, Joseph and Cecile (nee Fagnou) Creurer; siblings:  Emma LeGatt, Émile Creurer, Arthur Creurer, and Celine Creurer; sisters-in-law:  Suzanne Creurer, Françoise Crozon, Marie Kernaleguen, Yvonne (in infancy), Bernice Crozon, Gertrude Crozon, and Bernice Crozon; and by brothers-in-law:  Hervé Crozon, Roch Crozon, Servais Crozon, and Paul Kernaleguen.  The Prayer Service for André was held at St. Brieux R.C. Church, St. Brieux, on Friday, September 8, 2017, at 7:30 p.m., led by Fr. George Canto.  The scripture readers were Yvonne Silzer and Susan Creurer, and the eulogy was delivered by Matthew Creurer.  Music ministry was led by pianist Dolores Rheaume.  The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Brieux R.C. Church on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Fr. George Canto and concelebrated by Archbishop Albert LeGatt.  Others taking part were:  Roger Creurer, crossbearer; Emma Thomas and Colette Kernaleguen, altar servers; Lucille Matisz and Janet Creurer, scripture readers; Fernande Ferre, intentions; Anne Nameth, Alissa Dodds, and Sarah Wandy, giftbearers; Denis and Lorette Mevel, and Jean and Eva-Marie Kernaleguen, communion ministers.  Music ministry was provided by pianist Dolores Rheaume and members of the St. Brieux Parish Choir.  Honorary pallbearers were “all those who shared in André’s life”.  Active pallbearers were Greg Silzer, Ryan Silzer, George Dodds, Eric Flaman, Douglas McPherson, Joel Nameth, Dan Way, and Matthew Creurer.  Interment followed at St. Brieux R.C. Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to Chateau Providence, St. Brieux Manor, or St. Brieux Roman Catholic Parish. 

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)