Edward Hauser

HAUSER : Edward Ferdinand Apr. 5, 1925 - Sept. 30, 2018 Edward "Ed" Ferdinand Hauser of Pilger, SK, passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 30, 2018. He was 93 years of age. Ed was born on April 5, 1925, to Frank and Julia (nee Pomedli) Hauser at home on their farm in the Pilger district. He grew up there and attended Colorado School. At a young age, Ed started farming with his parents. They moved to British Columbia for a short period of time, and then returned to Pilger and farmed there. After returning, Ed spent one winter mining in Sudbury, Ontario. He met Gertrude "Gertie" Bregenser at a dance in Pilger and they were married in 1951. At that time, Ed and Gertie began farming on their own. They were blessed with four sons who followed in Ed's footsteps and made farming their careers. Ed eventually retired and in 1993, he and Gertrude moved off the farm and into their home in Middle Lake. Although he was retired from farming, Ed remained very active on the farm helping his boys until the age of 92. He experienced all aspects of farming, from horses to modern day GPS and autosteer. Ed and Gertie spent many winters in Arizona. As well, Ed enjoyed hunting and spending summers up at Nemeiben Lake fishing with his life-long American friends. He also took an avid interest in restoring everything from antique tractors, to cars and old farm equipment. Ed's pride and joy was his 1925 Model T and Lanz Bulldog tractors. Most mornings were spent with his coffee-row friends. His greatest joy was derived from family gatherings, including his children, their spouses, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. This past July, Ed and Gertie celebrated 67 years of marriage. Ed will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Gertrude (nee Bregenser) Hauser; their four children, eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren: Brian (Betty) Hauser and family, Chantelle (Justin) Gamble and children Dagen, Kierstyn and Makenna, and Derek (Tiffany) Hauser and children Brody and Addison; Murray (Shirleyann) Hauser and family, Riley (Tiana) Hauser and Rochell Hauser; Russell (Donna) Hauser and family Aaron (Deena) Hauser and children Damon and Halle, and Brett (Ashton) Hauser; and Wayne (Denise) Hauser and family Graham Hauser and Morgan Hauser; two sisters and one brother: Mary Langenhoff, Anne Baran, and John Hauser; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Julia (nee Pomedli) Hauser; and by two brothers: Tony Hauser and Frank Hauser. The Funeral Mass was offered at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, Pilger, on Friday, October 5, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Peter Olisa. Others taking part were: Derek Hauser, crossbearer; Graham Hauser and Ashton Hauser, scripture readers; Deena Hauser, intentions; Riley Hauser and Rochell Hauser, giftbearers; John and Angele Bregenser, memorial table attendants; Chantelle Gamble and Brett Hauser, eulogist; and Brian Hauser, urnbearer. Honorary pallbearers were all of Ed's grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Interment followed at Holy Trinity R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Holy Trinity R.C. Cemetery Fund or the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation General Equipment Fund. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK. (306-682-4114) www.schuler-lefebvrefuneralchapel.com