Date of Birth: February 15, 1946
Date of Death: May 20, 2017
Mervin William Bierwagen of Melville, Sask., beloved husband of Jackie Bierwagen, entered his eternal rest peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 71 years.
Mervin was born on Feb. 15, 1946 in Melville, Sask., a son to William and Ustina (nee Gendur) Bierwagen. Mervin attended Greenbush School (near Fenwood) as a child, eventually heading to Melville High School. It was there that he met the love of his life, Jackie Ritthaler, with whom he spent 50 wonderful years. Mervin and Jackie were married March 25, 1967 at First United Church in Melville.
Mervin continued his schooling at STI in Moose Jaw where he obtained his welding certificate. Mervin and Jackie resided in Melville for a few years before eventually moving out to Fenwood to become a part of the family farm. It was not long after that their lives were blessed with two miracles, their daughter, Misty, and their son, Kelly.
Mervin loved farm life and was a true farmer at heart. His love of sports started with listening to Saturday night hockey on the radio where he became a life-long Montreal Canadien fan. He was also a die-hard Calgary Stampeders fan, — he almost never missed a game on TV. Mervin was a talented fastball player in his younger days, and he played with the Melville Comets. Mervin also enjoyed many years participating in both men’s and mixed curling. These were where he made a lot of life-long friends.
In his leisure time, Mervin loved life at the lake, his second home. Many wonderful memorials were made over the past 36 years there with his wife, children, grandchildren and numerous friends enjoying the place he loved so much.
Mervin’s life revolved around his love for his wife, children and grandchildren whom he always put first in his life.
Predeceased by his father, William; and mother, Ustina.
Mervin leaves behind to cherish his memory: his loving wife of 50 years, Jackie; daughter, Misty (Brent) Husnik and their children, Brooklyn and Blake; son, Kelly (Jinelle) Bierwagen and their sons, Kincaid and Aiden; his faithful furry companions, Abbey and Phoenix; his sisters, Iona (Jim) Scott and Shiela (Harold) Bierwagen; and his niece, Sherry (Paul) Deines and their daughters, Samantha and Rebeccah; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.
It is with deep regret we, his family, must let him go, but we know that now he may finally have peace he so greatly deserves.
The funeral service was held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 1 p.m. from First United Church in Melville with Rev. Brian Mee officiating.
Arrangements were by Bailey’s Funeral Home, Melville.
