Dwight Dunn

Dwight was predeceased by his parents Cecil and Inez Dunn; mother-in-law and father-in-law Paul and Ruby Francais and brothers-in-law Dan Francais and Dennis Francais.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Madeline; son Jason Dunn (Julianna) of Saskatoon; daughter Kaylea Dunn (Greg Morrison) of Saskatoon; grandchildren: MacKenzie and Jeremy Dunn and Lily and Pearl Morrison; brother Leighton Dunn of Buffalo Narrows; brothers-in-law Vic (Carol) Francais and Barry Francais (Aggie Thomson) and sister-in-law Maureen Francais.

Dwight grew up on the family farm north west of Summerberry at the top of the Qu’Appelle Valley. His schooling was at Roselane, a one room school, at Summerberry and Wolseley High School. He obtained his B.Ed in Regina in 1969. His teaching career took him to Cupar, Chingola in Zambia, Ft. Chipewyan in Alberta, Thompson School and Al Pickard in Regina and Grenfell. Education was always important to Dwight. He served as a trustee on Scenic Valley School District, Aspen Grove School District and Prairie Valley School Division. Dwight, co-owner and operator with wife Madeline began farming the Dunn home farm in 1974. During that time he was on council with the R.M. of Wolseley #155.

In 1978, he and his partner, Madeline purchased the insurance business in Wolseley and operated it as Dunn Realty and Insurance for 32 years. Dwight obtained his realtor’s license in 1981 and his life insurance license in 1982. In 1985 he became president of IBAS. Dwight earned his CAIB and CCIB insurance designations. He was past chair of the General Insurance Council and recipient of the Jack Byers Award for service to the insurance industry. Dwight sat as a director on the SGI Board for two terms.

“Status Quo” was not an option for Dwight. He strongly felt if you wanted change or wanted to make things better, then you needed to step up and run for office and work to get it done.

Dwight was a dedicated community leader, a past president of the Wolseley Chamber of Commerce. He worked on the Economic Development committee. He was instrumental in the establishment of the gourmet restaurant “Le Parisien” with Chef Ernst Boehme and wife Rosemaire as owners and operators.

In 1984, Dwight headed up a Venture Capital project to partner with a German pharmaceutical firm to establish “Canapharm” which produced intravenous and dialysis solutions. Canapharm was later sold to Abbott Labratories. In 2001, Dwight headed up a Venture Capital project which raised one million dollars from surrounding communities to build West Central Pelleting Plant in Wolseley.

Dwight was a 48 year member of the Wolseley and District Lions. He was a charter member of Wolf Creek Toastmasters, earning his ATM and competing in District 42 speech contests. Dwight loved the Saskatchewan Rough Riders and had season tickets for over 30 years. Dwight had a great love for his family, cherishing time spent with his grandchildren and watching their dance or music activities. He was always supportive and proud of the achievements of family.

Dwight enjoyed camping, canoeing, skiing, scuba diving, golfing and travelling with family. He loved dancing and would often ask women anywhere, anytime, “Would you like to dance?” Dwight retired in 2012 and his first travels took him and Madeline to Australia and New Zealand and back to Zambia to check out the school he had taught at.

On behalf of Dwight and family, many thanks are extended to the staff of Lakeside for their wonderful care and support while Dwight was a resident there.

The celebration of life was held in the Wolseley Town Hall/Opera House on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. A private family interment followed in the Wolseley Cemetery.

The celebration was livestreamed and available for viewing with the link that is posted below.

In memoriam, donations may be made to the Town of Wolseley, Box 310, Wolseley, SK S0G 5H0 (in memo line please put 'for ice plant project')