LANG:Marcella
May 20, 1946 – November 30, 2016
It is with great sadness that the family of Marcella (nee Ludwig) Friesen, 90 years, of Middle Lake, announce her passing on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Humboldt District Hospital. Marcella was born on July 29, 1926 to William and Emily (nee Hergott) Ludwig, on their farm near Bruno, where she grew up and attended school. On May 20, 1946, Marcella married Wilfred Lang, making their home in Bruno, where their first son Arnold was born Sept. 25, 1947. They left Bruno in 1948 to live in New Westminster, BC, where their second son Ronald was born on April 8, 1950. They returned to Saskatchewan in 1952 to live at Middle Lake where their daughter Karen was born on Nov 14, 1953. Marcella was blessed with a very resonant, true pitched voice, sang for the public from the age of seven years, soloing on stage as well as singing in a well blended trio with her two sisters, the three being the recipients of many awards. The vocal strains of Marcella’s harmonies were well appreciated by the Canadian Martyrs Church Choir and congregation for many years since their arrival in Middle Lake. She also sang at many weddings, anniversaries, and other celebrations. Marcella further served the public as an excellent seamstress, long term bowling alley attendant, volunteer work for the church and community, and part-time accountancy. She very much enjoyed gardening and homemaking as the care of her family took priority to all else. Marcella will be sadly missed and loving remembered by her son Ronald Lang of Middle Lake; grandson Michael Lang of Saskatoon; brother and sister: Gilbert (Audrey) Ludwig of Bruno and Mildred Lemke of Cudworth; sister-in-law Dolores Ludwig of Moose Jaw; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Marcella was predeceased by her parents William and Emily Ludwig; husband Wilfred Lang (April 2, 1990); son Arnold Lang (Feb 16, 2001); daughter Karen Lang (Nov 26, 1971); brothers and sisters Wilfred (Leona) Ludwig; Catherine (Frank) Thurmeier; Paul Ludwig; Leander Ludwig; Benedict (Lois) Ludwig; and brother in-law William Lemke. A Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, in Middle Lake. Celebrated by, Fr. Colin Roy. Interment followed at Canadian Martyrs R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations in Marcella’s memory may be directed to the Canadian Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, Middle Lake. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home.
