Obituary of Ernest Geisler

Ernest Leslie Geisler of Melville, Saskatchewan passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at St. Paul Lutheran Home in Melville at the age of 84 years. Ernest was born September 24, 1933 to George and Lena (Schoffer) on the farm in the Happy Center district. He attended Happy Center School until he was 14 when he left home in the winters to go work in the far north. He returned to farm there with his father until 1960 when he moved to the Duff area to farm on his own. He married Alvina Eunice Keller in 1954 and they had four children. He retired from farming, sold the farm and moved to Melville in 2003. Retirement didn't last long as he bought another farm in the RM of Cana and moved back the very same year. He resided there until February of this year. Farming was Ernie's life. He enjoyed everything outdoors, hunting, fishing and gardening. He also really liked dancing, but everything always revolved around the farm. Ernie leaves to cherish his memory his sister Sylvia, 4 children, 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Charlotte - Lindsay, Meagan (Luke), Garth (Laurel) - Craig (Sarah) Vaughn, Bristol. - Curtis Michelle) Lucas, Jaxon, Nate. Keith - Colby, Christopher, and Karen (Francis). A Memorial Service was held Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Church in Melville with Rev. Brian Mee officiating. Organist Shirley Blakley led in the hymns "Bringing in the Sheaves", "Old Rugged Cross" and "Precious Lord". The eulogy was by grandson, Curtis Geisler. Honorary Bearers were everyone who knew Ernie. The Interment followed in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens with grandson, Craig Geisler as the Urn Bearer. Service Information Thursday, September 20th, 2018 10:00am, First United Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens