Charles "Carl" SilzerJune 28, 1923 - August 31, 2011 The death of Mr. Charles "Carl" Francis Silzer of Watson occurred peacefully at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, SK, on Wednesday, August 31, 2011. He was 88 years of age. Carl was born on June 28, 1923, to Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Schmidt) Silzer at home on their farm in the Cupar district of Saskatchewan. In 1951, he married Evelyn Sommer. Carl and Evelyn built their home on the farm south of Watson. As well as farming, Carl was employed as a painter and worked many years in Regina and in the Watson area. He was caretaker of Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery and provided janitorial duties with Evelyn at Sacred Heart R.C. Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus for many years. Carl's favorite leisure activities included hunting, fishing, and berry picking. He enjoyed the many fishing excursions he took with various members of his family, particularly his grandchildren, and with his good friend, Fr. Daniel Muyres, OSB. As well, he spent innumerable hours in his workshop. Carl loved nature and the outdoors and was very fond of birds and his cats. He was especially known as a very warm, compassionate and caring person who seldom complained about anything. Although he was a man of few words, he was a good listener and always willing to help anyone whenever he could. Carl is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Evelyn (nee Sommer) Silzer of Watson; seven children: MaryAnn (George) Dearing, Irene (Norbert) Gabriel, Bernadette (Randal) Schwartz, Immaculatta (Harvey) Wenger, Rose (Ron) Descalchuk, Harold (Sharon) Silzer, and Gerald (Deanna) Silzer; 21 grandchildren and their spouses, and 27 great-grandchildren; five brothers: Rudy Silzer, John (Hatty) Silzer, Jake (Pat) Silzer, Frank Silzer, and Emil (Faye) Silzer; sistes-in-law: Julia Silzer and one Aunt Rose Schmidt; and by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was predeceased by two grandsons: Curtis and Gregory; one great-grandson, Lucas; his parents, Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Schmidt) Silzer; two brothers: Joseph (Hazel) Silzer and Ferdinand Silzer; two sisters: Agnes (Mike) Mospany and Clara Silzer; and by sister-in-law, Reta Silzer. The Prayer Service for Carl was held at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Watson, on Monday, September 5, 2011, at 7:30 p.m., led by Milt Kerpan and Brad Gaetz. Scripture readers were George Dearing and Randal Schwartz, and the eulogy was delivered by Shaun Silzer and Michael Gabriel. The Funeral Mass was offered on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., concelebrated by Fr. Darryl Millette and Fr. Daniel Muyres, OSB. Others taking part were: Eddie Ratcliffe, cross bearer; Kyle Gabriel, Michael Ratcliffe and Shelby Gabriel, altar servers; Shaun Silzer and David Gabriel, scripture readers; Stefanie Silzer, Dillon Silzer and Michael Gabriel, intentions; Bernie Schwartz, Irene Gabriel, Jerry Silzer and Harold Silzer, gift bearers; Carol Sommers and Theresa Graf, eucharistic ministers; Steven Sommer and Arnie Sommer, ushers. Music ministry was provided by Luke Wickenhauser and the Sacred Heart Parish Choir. Pallbearers were Gillian Hurst, Steven Schwartz, Wayne Gabriel, Derek Wenger, Darren Descalchuk, Mallory Silzer and Mitchel Silzer. Honor Guard was the members of the K of C. Interment followed at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Sacred Heart R.C. Church Fund. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
