Dale Gary Allan Wildeman
March 20, 1944 – September 29, 2017

Dale “Dick” Wildeman passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, SK surrounded by his loving family.  He was 73 years of age.  Dick was born March 20, 1944 to Albert Wildeman of Esk SK and Lillian (nee Rothenburger) Wildeman of Radisson, SK, the younger of two boys.  Dick lived most of his life on the farm near LeRoy, SK; attending school, completing Grade 8 then working full time on the family farm.  He met his beautiful wife Louella Diane Lychak at a dance in Humboldt, SK and the two were married in 1965 at LeRoy where they settled to raise two children and five grandchildren.  Dick farmed with his father Albert until his passing in May of 1967 and older brother Vernon until he passed away in January of 1982.  After that Dick’s son William “Bill” Wildeman became his new partner and they continued to expand the farm business until his retirement in 2011.  Dick excelled at hockey and grew enduring friendships with teammates and players as he transitioned over the years from player to coach.  His favorite pastimes were fishing, hunting, photography, travelling, driving his convertible and attending the grandchildren’s activities with his wife Louella.  Dick is survived by his wife Louella; son William “Bill” (Samantha) Wildeman; daughter Terri Lynn Mierke; four grandchildren: Chelsea (Landen Merrill) Wildeman, Tatum (Josh MacGowan) Wildeman, Hannah Mierke and Brooke Mierke. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert Wildeman, Lillian (nee Rothenburger) (Wildeman) Hansen; stepfather Philip Hansen; brother Vernon Wildeman; grandson Stefan Jamont; parents-in-law, Joseph and Gertrude Lychak; and brother-in-law, Barry Lychak. Dick will be fondly remembered and his memory will continue to inspire loving kindness, generosity, and warm smiles to all who knew him.  A Funeral Service was held at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, LeRoy, SK on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 10:30 a.m., officiated by Jack Robson and Glenn Taphorn.  Others taking part were: Chelsea Wildeman and Brad Wildeman, readers of poems; Kevin Harcourt and Tatum Wildeman, music ministry. An Honor Guard was formed by Hockey Teammates throughout the Years. Honorary pallbearers were: Len Mueller, Alvin Rothenburger, Floyd Wildeman, George Warrian, Wally Torwalt and Ivor Mawle. Active pallbearers were: Wayne Thoen, Gordie Mueller, Calvin Froom, Brian Wildeman, Ralph Wildeman, and Joe Lychak.  Interment followed at LeRoy Public Cemetery, LeRoy District SK.  Memorial Donations may be directed to the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. Dick’s family would like to Sincerely Thank Doctor’s Huber, Hamilton and Kelly and nursing staff at the Humboldt District Hospital as well as the Doctor’s and nursing staff at St. Paul’s Hospital, Saskatoon, SK for all the compassionate care shown him.

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