Carl John Dosch
January 12, 1928 – August 12, 2017

Carl Dosch of Annaheim, SK passed away at Humboldt District Hospital on Saturday, August 12, 2017. He was 89 years of age. Carl was born at Annaheim; delivered at home by the local mid-wife Mrs Specht. Carl was the youngest of the three Henry Dosch boys. On October 4, 1949 Carl married Geraldine Roenspies, the love of his life, and together they began life on the farm. Carl was proud to be called a farmer. He was the middle of 5 generations to farm the Ed Meyer homestead (maternal grandfather) located just northwest of Annaheim. Family was important to Carl. He started out as a mixed farmer, but as his family grew and money was tight he ventured out, bought a backhoe and started his own small business. The changing times meant farm families were installing running water and septic tanks. Digging with his backhoe, Carl filled this niche for his community. He also provided Annahiem with a much needed grave digging service, replacing the hand shovel. Carl’s life modeled what he believed: you need to work, to pray and take time to play. He had an easy laugh like his Mother. Whenever you walked into a gathering, if you paused to listen, you could locate Carl by his laughter. Carl believed in community involvement and was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Annaheim council. Having raised a family of seven, Carl finally had time to indulge in fishing, a sport he loved. Year round he enjoyed nothing more than getting into his half ton and driving to a nearby fishing hole. On the way home, dropping by the local watering hole, topped off his day. Carl’s fishing escapades were legendary and a watchful guardian angel brought him through some close calls. He was known throughout the community for his tasty smoked fish. Carl also valued time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In the fall of 2016 when his health was failing, he left the farm and moved to Caleb. There he once again took up playing cards, enjoying nothing better than a good Buck game. Carl is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Geraldine (nee Roenspies) Dosch; children Gwendolyn (Gilbert) Fagnou of Calgary, Jane (Gerard) Deutsch of Regina, Lionel (Mary Anne) Dosch of Annaheim, Carleen (Gregory) Wallace of New Westminster, Leland Dosch of Annaheim, Fay (Murray) Doepker of Saskatoon, Gordon Dosch of Annahiem, 16 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Carl was predeceased by his two infant children Rosalie and Ardean; grandsons Jeff and Todd Dosch; his parents Henry and Mary (nee Meyer) Dosch; and two sisters Audrey Kettel and Marian Buettner. A Prayer Service was held at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, Annaheim, SK on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., celebrated by Fr. Anthony Atter. Scripture reader was Lyle Dosch, intercessions were done by John Fagnou and a eulogy was delivered by Renée Fagnou and Yolande Roemer. A Funeral Mass was offered at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church Annaheim, SK on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Anthony Atter and concelebrated by Fr. Rudolph Novecosky, OSB. Others taking part were: Carter Dosch, crossbearer; Robert Deutsch and Deanna Yung, scripture readers; Doyle Dosch and Carl Dosch, intercessions; Carl’s great-grandchildren, giftbearers; Rod Roenspies and Leanne Wuchner, eucharistic ministers; Lorraine Holtvogt and members of St. Ann’s Parish Choir, music ministry. Active Pallbearers were: Lyle Dosch, Carl Dosch, John Fagnou, Doyle Dosch, Mitchell Deutsch and Robert Deutsch. Interment followed at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Cemetery Annaheim, SK. Memorial Donations may be directed to St. Ann’s Parish Fund Annaheim, SK or the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Fund.


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Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel Humboldt, Saskatchewan
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