Ermgard Gertrude Kuchler of St. Walburg passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at the age of 88 years. Erma was born on January 19, 1929 to Max and Clara Drieschner near Medstead, SK where she was raised on the family farm. On July 22, 1949 Erma married Karl Kuchler and they farmed near Rabbit Lake for a few years and later moved to the town. They then moved to Cater and in 1960 moved to St. Walburg where Karl was employed as an elevator agent. Erma started working at Marshall's General Store and later at the St. Walburg Union Hospital. In 1975, they moved to Kelvington where she continued working as a nurse's aide up until the time they retired, and then they moved back to St. Walburg in 1991. Erma volunteered her time with the Royal Purple until her passing. She was predeceased by: her husband, Karl in 1993; her parents, Max and Clara Drieschner; her brother, Emil Drieschner; her sister, Holly Grant; her baby sister, Elsie; her brother-in-law, Bob Bonsan; and her infant great granddaughter, Cassie Krushelniski. Left to cherish her memory: her four children, Brian Kuchler (Deb) and his children, Corrine (Kyle), Colin (Deb) and Blaine (Lisa); Gordon Kuchler; Linda (Dan) Hritzuk and their children, Mischa (Karrie), Larisa (Marc), and Devan (Celine); Karen (Kim) Funk and their children, Bradley and Garrett (Natasha); 19 great grandchildren; her sisters, Betty Bonsan and Wanda (Frank) Snorro; her sister-in-law, Kay Drieschner; her brother-in-law, Fred Grant; and numerous other family members. The Funeral Service for Erma was conducted from the St. Walburg Elks Hall on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Quinn Adams officiating. Mischa and Devan Hritzuk, Colin and Blaine Kuchler, Bradley Funk and Tayler Dease were the pallbearers. Larisa Dease, and Dan Hritzuk read the eulogy, and Debbie Arlett and Jenny Looshorn provided the music. Marshall’s Funeral Home of St. Walburg administered the funeral arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Walburg Royal Purple.
CARD OF THANKS
Erma’s Family would like to thank all of their family, friends and neighbors for their support and caring during this difficult time. We appreciate everyone who took part in the service. Thank you to everyone who sent food, flower, phone calls to each of our homes, and showed your support in various ways, your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten.
