DOTSCHKAT: Ervin Rudolph
March 6, 1962 - May 15, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of Ervin Rudolph Dotschkat of LeRoy, SK, on Thursday, May 15, 2014. He was 52 years of age. Ervin grew up on the family farm near LeRoy, SK and attended LeRoy School. After high school he attended the University of Saskatchewan for a short time. From there he moved to Kelowna, BC, where he worked with his brother-in-law Lucien. He eventually returned to Saskatchewan where he and his brother operated the family farm until Herman's passing in 2009, after which Ervin and Carol continued to operate the farm. Ervin met Carol Binsfeld in 1998 and they were married in 2004. He was known as a big teaser and always wanted to pull a prank on someone. Ervin was also known for his bright eyes and smiley face; even through tough times, he could always manage a joke or a bright smile to get him through. He was a very hard worker and took great pride in any job he did, and he was also a very kind man, always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone. Ervin was a loving husband, and he and Carol worked hard together to operate the farm, although when they could, they would find the time to enjoy camping, fishing and the company of family and good friends. He was a very proud and loving father to his two girls and enjoyed their visits immensely. He would take them to the farm for tractor rides and for crop checking. Ervin was very proud of each of them and their accomplishments. Ervin will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Carol (nee Binsfeld) Dotschkat of 10 years, of LeRoy, SK; his two daughters: Amanda Dotschkat of Kelowna, BC, Bobbie Lee Dotschkat of Montreal, PQ, and their maternal mother Debra Dotschkat of Kelowna, BC; his mother, Erna (nee Zacharias) Dotschkat of Saskatoon, SK; two sisters: JoAnne (George) Pelech of Martensville, SK, and family Kari Lynn (Aaron) Boyko and daughters Hannah and MacKenze of Martensville, SK, James (Angie) Pelech and son Lincoln of Edmonton, AB; Karen Azure and family Dawn (Andrew) Martell and daughters Julietta and Lilah of Saskatoon; niece and nephew, Mykala and Garry Dotschkat of Lanigan, SK; uncles: Oscar and Herman Zacharias; and numerous cousins; mother-in-law, Agnes Binsfeld of Watson, SK; in-laws: Richard (Ann) Binsfeld and family of Watson, SK, Annette Koenig and family of Watson, SK, Clifford (Elma) Binsfeld and family of Lloydminster, AB, Lorne (Linda) Binsfeld and family of Saskatoon, SK, Pat Pitka and family of Watson, SK, Wilfred (Joanne) Binsfeld and family of Muenster, SK, and Leander (Cindy) Binsfeld and family of Viscount, SK; and by numerous nieces and nephews of the Binsfeld family. He was predeceased by his father, Adolph Dotschkat; sister, Ingrid Dotschkat; brothers, Herman Dotschkat and Eric Dotschkat (in infancy); brothers-in-law, Lucien Azure and Reinard Pitka; and father-in-law, Michael Binsfeld. A Lutheran Funeral Service for Ervin was held at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, LeRoy, SK, on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Rev. Melissa Hoehm. Scripture readers were Cindy Binsfeld and Kari Boyko. Music ministry was provided by Adeline Block and vocalists were Harlan and Heather Block. A tribute was given by the Fetter Family. Honorary pallbearers were "all those who shared in Ervin's life". Active pallbearers were: Wayne Thoen, Greg Holfeld, Kelly Fetter, Darcy Matsalla, Darren Koenig and James Pelech. Interment followed at LeRoy Public Cemetery, LeRoy, SK. Memorial donations may be directed to "Every Heart Matters Campaign" c/o Royal University Hospital Foundation, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 0W8. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
