HERGOTT: Gerald Albert
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December 9, 1935 鈥� June 21, 2016
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The death of Mr. Gerald Albert Hergott of Bethany Pioneer Village, Middle Lake, SK, (and formerly of Humboldt, SK), occurred at his residence on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He was 80 years of age. Gerald was born on Monday, December 9, 1935, to Leander and Martha (nee Duerr) Hergott in Bruno, SK. He was the oldest of five children, all boys. Gerald was raised on the family farm west of Humboldt and attended school in Dixon. He spent a short time in the employ of Stephens Paint Co. in Winnipeg, MB, and then with International Harvester in Yorkton, SK, before coming back to Humboldt. On October 17, 1959, Gerald married Jeanette Wihnan. They were blessed with two children, a son and a daughter. In 1960, Gerald became a partner with Hergott Bros. Farm Equipment, which would later be known as Hergott International and then Hergott Farm Equipment. Gerald was always active in community and public affairs: he was a member of the Jay Cee International Senate; served in all levels of local politics; was a member of the St. Elizabeth Hospital Advisory Board; chairman of the St. Augustine Parish Council; served on the Carlton Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission; and was chairman of the Humboldt Uniplex Committee. As well, he was inducted into the Humboldt and District Business Hall of Fame in 2011. Gerald鈥檚 love for the farm and farm equipment was evident as he and his son Leonard also farmed for 30 years in the Burr area. Gerald was very passionate and dedicated to his family, his friends, and his work. He was extremely proud of his children, grandchildren, and his great-grandchild. He will always be remembered as a kind, caring and compassionate man who always put the needs of others ahead of his own. Gerald will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Jeanette (nee Wihnan) Hergott of Humboldt; their two children, three grandchildren, and one great-grandson:听 Leonard (Leah) Hergott of Humboldt and family, Orrin (Fonda) Hergott and their son Nixon of Hamilton, GA, USA, Alicia Hergott of Saskatoon, and Linden Hergott (Allison Jalbert) of Saskatoon; and Sharolyn Hergott of Montreal, PQ; three brothers: Harold (Joan) Hergott of Humboldt, Lee (Peggy) Hergott of Saskatoon, and Murray (Joan) Hergott of Humboldt; sister-in-law, Tina (Hergott) McConnell of Saskatoon; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Leander and Martha (nee Duerr) Hergott; and by one brother, Jerome Hergott. The Prayer Service for Gerald was held at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at 7:30 p.m., led by Nestor Trach and organist Kathy Phillips. Scripture readers were Carol Baade and Dean Hergott, and the eulogy was delivered by Murray Hergott. Memorial table attendants were Joan Possberg and Maureen Klassen. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine R.C. Church on Friday, June 24, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Cosmas Epifano, OSB, and concelebrated by Fr. Colin Roy and Fr. Demetrius Wasylyniuk, OSB. Others taking part were: Morgan Hackl, crossbearer; Jackie Hill and Lee Hergott, scripture readers; Wayne and Marina Hackl, intentions; Brendan and Yvonne Hergott, giftbearers; Chris and Debbie Baker, communion ministers. Music ministry was provided by director Loretta Schugmann, organist Dolores Hinz, soloist Norman Duerr, and the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir. An honor guard was formed by members of the Knights of Columbus. Honorary pallbearers were 鈥渁ll those who shared in Gerald鈥檚 life鈥�. Active pallbearers were Orrin Hergott, Linden Hergott, Curtis Hergott, Brent Hergott, Chris Hergott, and Mike Hergott. Interment followed at St. Augustine R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation or to Bethany Pioneer Village. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
