Joseph Herman Wegmann
June 14, 1927 – January 6, 2018

The death of Mr. Joseph “Joe” Herman Wegmann of Humboldt, SK, occurred at St. Mary’s Villa, Humboldt, on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at 90 years of age.  Joe was born on June 14, 1927, to Anton and Antonia (nee Vossman) Wegmann in Garrell, Germany.  He was raised on the family farm at St. Gregor, SK.  On January 9, 1954, Joe married Muriel Merkel, and they took over the farm at St. Gregor from Joe’s parents.  Three children, two sons and a daughter, were born to them.   Joe pursued a number of community and sports interests; he was a member of a local curling team which competed in many bonspiels in and around the St. Gregor area, a member of the local community club, and of the St. Gregor Knights of Columbus.  Joe and Muriel believed strongly in the social fabric of their community and enjoyed many card games and sing-alongs with friends and neighbors throughout the years.  They also became active bowlers after a bowling alley was brought in to the St. Gregor Community Centre.  In addition, they enjoyed many card games and board games throughout their children’s youth and adult years as well.  Card games were always a staple of any family get-togethers.  Joe and Muriel lived on the farm until retiring in 1993.  They lived their last years together in Humboldt until Muriel’s passing on May 30, 2006.  Joe will be lovingly remembered by three children, nine grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren:  BRUCE (Gwen) Wegman of St. Gregor, SK, and family, Chris Wegman and sons Emmett and Corben, all of Warman, SK, Tyler Wegman (Dawna Doll) and daughter Azzi of Herbert, SK, and Kira (Ryan) Klitch and daughter Halle of Saskatoon, SK; RALPH (Valerie) Wegman of Lumsden, SK, and family, Amy (Darin) Loeffelholz and children Shelby, Kayden and Rilee of Cudworth, SK, Tara Wegman (special friend Louis Gaudet) of Saskatoon, SK, and children Jules (JJ), Lily, Trinity, Elisabeth and Hailey, Chelsea Wegman (Jason Seidler) of Regina, SK, and daughters Alexa, Penny and Hunter; and SANDY (Dale) Weyland of Humboldt, SK, and family, Mandy (Darren) Rauckman and daughter Bryn of Hague, SK, Megan (Brett) Kalthoff, and Jared Weyland, all of Saskatoon, SK; three sisters-in-law:  Jean Wegmann, Olive Wegmann, and Nora Merkel; and by numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Muriel (nee Merkel) Wegmann; two brothers:  Paul and John; two sisters:  Agnes and Hedwig; and by many in-laws of the Wegmann and Merkel families.  The Prayer Service for Joe was held at Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., officiated by Jenny Irwin and organist Dolores Hinz.  The scripture readers were Chris Wegman and Megan Kalthoff.  The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Michael Yaremko.  Others taking part were:  Amy Loeffelholz, crossbearer; Tara Wegman and Amy Loeffelholz, scripture readers; Jared Weyland, intentions; Mandy Rauckman and Kira Klitch, giftbearers; Florian and Jeannie Renneberg, memorial table attendants.  Music ministry was provided by director Loretta Schugmann, organist Dolores Hinz, and members of the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir. An honor guard was formed by members of the Knights of Columbus.   Pallbearers were Jared Weyland, Megan Kalthoff, Darin Loeffelholz, Chelsea Wegman, Chris Wegman, and Tyler Wegman.  Interment followed at St. Gregory R.C. Cemetery, St. Gregor.  Memorial donations may be directed to either the St. Gregory R.C. Cemetery Fund or the St. Mary’s Villa Foundation.

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