PFEIL: Werner Frederick
March 28, 1943 – April 22, 2017
It is with broken hearts that the family of Werner Frederick Pfeil of Humboldt, SK, announces his passing at Humboldt District Hospital on Saturday, April 22, 2017. He was 74 years of age. Werner was born on March 28, 1943, to Joseph and Ida (nee Schultz) Pfeil at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Humboldt.Hewas raised on the family farm near Bruno, and attended Kildrum School. Following his education, Werner worked on the family farm as well as helping other farmers in the area.On August 3, 1968, he married the love of his life, Elaine Engele.They were blessed with three daughters. They made their family home on a farm near Plunkett, SK. Along with farming, Werner and Elaine had a mail delivery route with Canada Post.They delivered to the surrounding towns of Humboldt for 17 years.In 2014 they retired from the farm and the mail route and moved to Humboldt, where they have resided together until the present.Werner's one great love was farming, but he also enjoyed many things like playing cards, watching curling, baseball (Go Jay's!!!), and old westerns on television. Werner was a well-known man, and a dear "Papa" to many little ones. He will always be remembered for his sense of humour; making people laugh gave him great joy. Unfortunately Werner had faced health issues in the last 12 years, but the visits from family and friends gave him great comfort and strength on this journey. His greatest pride and joy were his children and grandchildren; he treasured every moment spent with them. Werner will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 48 years, Elaine (nee Engele) Pfeil of Humboldt; three daughters and their families: Carrie (Brian) Tameling and children, Devin and Ashley, all of Summerland, BC; Carmen (Darcy) Sarauer of Humboldt and children, Casey and Kelli, both of Saskatoon, and Cole of Humboldt; and Charlene (Neil) Zurburg and children, Drayton and Brianna, all of Humboldt; two brothers: Bernard (Jeannette) Pfeil, and Arnold (Clothilda ) Pfeil; two sisters: Marion Duke, and Beatrice Herman; members of the Engele family: mother-in-law, Julia Engele; sisters-and-brothers-in-law: Jeanette Engele, Ralph (Pat) Engele, Ron (Vernice) Engele, Vera (Les) Stadnyk, Denis (Marilyn) Engele, Tom Engele, Lucy (Wayne) Towstego, and Miles (Helen) Engele; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Ida Pfeil; one sister, Leona and (Fred) Housden; brother-in-law, Arthur Herman; nephew, Blair Pfeil; members of the Engele family: father-in-law, Henry Engele; brother-in-law, Edward Engele; and sister-in-law, Sandra Engele.A time of Remembrance and Sharing was held at Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, on Thursday, April 27, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A Private Family Funeral Service followed at Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Nestor Trach. Scripture readers were Brianna Zurburg and Miles Engele. Music ministry was provided by organist Darlene Cash. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Program or the St. Augustine Parish Centre. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
