Elsie Kattler

Elsie recalled losing her Dad at a young age. She was only 12 years old and remembered staying strong for her Mum. After her Dad passed, the family moved from Cupar to Wapella and started a new life, which proved to be extremely hard for them all.

She was proud of her strong, loving family. She was very thankful for the love and support she received from her children Debra, Kevin, Karla and Ronda.

Elsie expressed that her fondest memories included meeting Ron and their marriage of 39 years. Although Ron was the strong financial supporter of the family, Elsie worked tirelessly as a farm wife, caring for the four children and tending to chores and cooking endless delicious meals. She stated that these were happy times and, although at times challenging, the kids were great!

Elsie said her greatest joy was becoming a grandmother and then a great-grandmother. She thoroughly enjoyed all the great times they had together.

Elsie left a note that read: All the kids are very special and were lots of fun to be with. I believe that is what has kept me going to this special age! Thanks kids for all you have done for me over these special years! Love you all!!!

Elsie left this world on Friday, June 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She leaves a legacy of loving memories with daughter Debra (Ray) and their children Stuart (Jenna) and Patrick and their grandchildren: Wyatt, Everett and Sarah; her son Kevin (Karol) and their children: Joel (Jacquie), Jenny (Ryan), Jenelle (Kris), Ashleigh (Brendon), Mitchell, Storm (Michael), Tahni (Chris) and their grandchildren: Rayna, Liam, Kase, Hunter, Isabelle, Sloan, Rilee-Rae, Nova, Tucker, Macie and Demi; her daughter Karla (Rob) and their children David (DeaElle) and Kimberley (Curtis) and their grandchildren: Bayden, Carter, Dexin and Brody; her daughter Ronda (Tim) and their child Amanda and their grandchildren: Annabelle, Lily, Asher, Adalee and Evee.

The entire family would like to express our gratitude to Dr. Sam, who spent many years providing healthcare for Elsie. We are very thankful for the kindness and compassion that he showed to Mom as well as guidance to the family as we said our final goodbyes. The family would also like to thank the staff of the Indian Head Union Hospital for the wonderful compassionate care that Elsie received, and the thoughtfulness expressed to the family during this difficult time.

A private family graveside service took place in the Indian Head Cemetery.

The pallbearers were: Joel Kattler, David Dagg, Kimberley Sehn, Stuart Trump, Patrick Trump and Curtis Sehn. The honorary pallbearers were: Jenna Trump, Jacquie Kattler, Brendon Stecyk, Ashleigh Stecyk, Mitchell Okolita, Michael Shore, Storm Shore, Chris Richard, Tahni Okolita, DeaElle Dagg and Amanda Marie.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Elsie, may be made to the Indian Head and District Hospital Foundation Inc., Box 1547, Indian Head, SK S0G 2K0 or etransfer to [email protected] or Hayes Haven Nursing Home, Box 1090, Indian Head, SK S0G 2K0.