HERMAN: Max
August 10, 1922 - January 15, 2017
The death of Max Herman of Bethany Pioneer Village, Middle Lake SK occurred on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, SK. He was 94 years of age. Max was born August 10, 1922 in Wielteng, Germany聽to Theresa (nee Schmaderer).聽He lived with his grandparents and attended school until age 15. In 1938聽 his parents, Leonard and Theresa, returned to Germany to bring Max to Canada where he worked with his father on the family farm. Max married Ella Heidecker聽in 1948聽and took over the mixed farming.聽 Their son, Ken, was born in 1949. After Ella鈥檚 death in 1976, Max married Inez (Unverricht) and became step-dad to Brian, Sharon, Wendy and Ed.聽Max鈥檚 life was well lived, full of love and laughter with family, friends and sometimes complete strangers. He聽was confirmed聽at Faith Lutheran Church聽and was an active member, serving on many committees. He served on the board of Bethany Pioneer Village and was Chairman during the time that Aspen Manor was built. From 1977-89 he was a director with the Middle Lake Credit Union.聽聽Max was an active community supporter and was a life-time member of Middle Lake鈥檚 Lions Club. In 1982, Max and Inez moved into town and began travelling,聽with trips to Germany, Hawaii, California, Mexico and Alaska. Max聽had a special connection with his 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, right up to the time of his passing.聽Until recent months his 94 years were blessed with good health. Early聽Sunday morning, January 15, 2017,聽Max鈥檚 prayer was answered and he聽passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Humboldt District Hospital.聽Max will be lovingly remembered by his wife Inez, his son Ken (Sharon), grandchildren Nolan (Karrie), Talia (Ian); stepchildren: Brian, granddaughter Stephanie (Kirk); Sharon (Joe); Wendy (Dennis), grandchildren Ryan (Roslyn), Becky (Giovanni), Jennifer (Rich); and聽Ed (Lori), grandchildren Christina (Graham), Jaclyn (Erik), Cathryn; and his great-grandchildren Taylor, Ashton, Bryce, Ewan, Dylan, Joe, Maddy, Ryder, Marley and Ayla. Max is also survived by his sister Doreen (Bob). He will be remembered by numerous nieces and nephews and many good friends.A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church, Middle Lake, SK at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. John Rapp. Others taking part were:聽 Karrie Herman and Wendy Kondrat, scripture readers; Elaine Bautz, Marianne Bautz, Marie Bautz, and Marj Heidecker, memorial table attendants; Sharon Carter, Brian Unverricht, and Stephanie Unverricht, music ministry. The eulogy and video tribute were given by Sharon Carter and Brian Unverricht.聽 Honorary pallbearers were 鈥渁ll those who shared in Max鈥檚 life.鈥� Active pallbearers were: Chad Bautz, Floyd Heidecker, Jeff Heidecker,聽 Taylor Herman, Randy Lepsenyi, and Trevor Otsig. Interment followed at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Middle Lake District, SK. Memorial donations may be directed to Birch Manor (Bethany Pioneer Village) or Faith Lutheran Church Fund. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.聽
