Elmer Greve
July 23, 1919 – January 17, 2018

Elmer Hermann Greve of Saskatoon, SK, (and formerly of Lanigan, SK), passed away at Saskatoon City Hospital, Saskatoon, SK, on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at the age of 98. Elmer was born on the Greve homestead south of Lanigan on July 23, 1919, to Emil and Minnie (nee Stephan) Greve. When he was five years old, his mother passed away from pneumonia.  In 1930, his dad married Martha Elke, and she instantly became “Ma”.  Starting work on the family farm at a very young age, Elmer farmed his entire life, except for the five years he spent in the Army during WWII. After his return from the Army, he continued to farm with his brothers Herb and Eddie. Later, Eddie left farming, and his brother Dennis stepped in. Elmer finally retired at the age of 86.  In and around 1949, Elmer met Evelyn Myskiw. They fell in love and were married on November 5, 1952. They have two daughters, Debra and Lori. Elmer was a devoted husband and father. The family has very fond memories of family vacations to the U.S. and family camping trips.  As a young man Elmer liked to curl and play ball. In his older years he would spend the winters at the Lanigan Rink cheering on the Pirates. He also loved to watch sports on TV. He would sit in his chair watching curling, baseball and football. He was a very devoted fan of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and rarely missed watching a game.  Elmer is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Evelyn (Myskiw); his daughters Debra (Allan) Fitch and Lori Okeson; his granddaughters, Jillian (Matt) Voth and Cassandra (Andrew Jones) Riabko, and two special great-granddaughters, Tessa and Adrianna Voth. He is also survived by his siblings:   Doreen (Gerald) Mitchinson, Donald (Elaine) Greve, Joyce (Karl) Lenz, and Allan (Myrtle) Greve; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Emil, Minnie and Martha; his infant sister Ruth; his brothers and their wives:   Gordon (Elaine) Greve, Herbert (Rhoda), Alfred (Phyllis), Edwin (Lillian), and Dennis. He was also predeceased by  Evelyn’s siblings and their spouses:  Helen (Godfrey) Christoph, and Eugene (Willa) Myskiw; as well as his son-in-law, Robert Okeson; and nephew Trevor Greve.  The Funeral Service was held at Trinity Lutheran Church Lanigan, SK, on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor George Hind.  Others taking part were:   Cassie Riabko, urnbearer; Lana Greve, scripture reader; Cassie Riabko, eulogist; Don Greve and Joyce Lenz, memories and reflections; Rod and Lana Greve, memorial book attendants; and Elaine Siefert, pianist.  Interment followed at Lanigan Lutheran Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation 345 3rd Avenue S #1, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1M6.

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