WILLIAM WANNER March 23, 1922 - March 24, 2014 It is with sadness the family of William (Willie) Wanner announces his passing on March 24, 2014, one day after his 92nd birthday, at LTC, St. Joseph's Hospital in Estevan, SK. Willie will be greatly missed by his devoted wife of 62 years, Adeline, his children Ken (Janet) Wanner, Lucille (Richard) Weber, Bonnie Dixon, Tim Wanner, Allan (Vicky) Wanner, Laurie (Murray) Shackleton, 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Also his sisters Pat Weiler, Sr. Anne Wanner, Connie Conlon, Mary Novak, Theresa Dukart, sisters-in-law, Jeanne Wanner, Kae Wanner and Lucy Wanner as well as many numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Mathias and Pauline Wanner, son-in-law Rodney Dixon, grandson Jamie Dixon; brothers, Matt Wanner, Joe Wanner, Alphonse Wanner, Paul (Verna) Wanner, Tony Wanner and Eddie (Etta) Wanner. Also brothers-in-law Pete Weiler, Pat Conlon, Walter Novak and Jacob Dukart. Willie and his 6 brothers and 5 sisters grew up on a small farm in the Marienthal district south of Torquay. Their upbringing was typical of anyone growing up in the thirties, where hard work was the norm and fun meant swimming in the dugout. When Willie was 20 years old he enlisted in the army, taking him overseas to such places as England, Belgium, Holland and Germany. It was good luck that his twin brother Alphonse was always stationed alongside him in the same regiment until their discharge and return home in the spring of 1946. After he returned home Willie took up farming south of Torquay. After meeting the love of his life, Adeline, they were married in 1951 and farmed for 22 years while raising their 6 children. In 1973 they moved to Estevan, where he worked various jobs until retiring in 1982. Willie's hobbies included wood-working projects, playing his piano, dancing and playing cards with friends. Scrabble was his favorite board game, which he stayed really sharp at until the last few months. In his later years as he slowed down, his faith remained strong, as well as his sense of humor. He loved to tease his grandkids, having a special bond with each of them. Three years ago, Dad joined the family of St. Joseph's Care Home, which in a way became our family too. Mom rarely missed a day during that time that she didn't visit him. Dad passed away surrounded by love. We miss you dad. Rest in peace. Prayers were held Thursday, March 27, 2014 in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services with Doug Third officiating. Funeral Mass was held Friday, March 28, 2014 at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church with Celebrant Rev. Brian Meredith officiating. Interment followed at Souris Memorial Gardens in Estevan. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the New Estevan Nursing Home or a charity of your choice in memory of Willie. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. THANK-YOU The family of Willie Wanner would like to thank the residents and staff of St. Joseph's LTC for their unending love, care and support to all of us during the time dad spent there. Thank-you to Hall Funeral Services for their kind and compassionate arrangements. Thank-you to Fr. Brian Meredith, Doug Third, St. John the Baptist Choir, the ladies of the CWL and Dustin Hall for the beautiful services, songs and lunch. And thank-you to all family, friends and co-workers for all their prayers, phone calls, food, hugs and support during this sad time. God bless you all.
