Obituary of Erna Scheerschmidt

Erna, the youngest of six children, was born to Margaret and Richard Gerlach on April 20, 1920 at Botha, Alberta. With her family by her side, she passed away at the age of 92 years, 3 months at the Stettler Health Care Centre. Erna like many others in the district received her schooling at Kindergarten School. She married Albert F. Scheerschmidt on November 23, 1938, and to this union three children were born; Barbara, Carl (Butch) and Ron. Playing for dances with the “The Ramblers” was a very special time in Erna’s life. After Albert’s passing in 1992 Erna showed her independence and determination by remaining on the farm for nearly 20 years. At the age of 89, Erna moved into Willow Creek Lodge, where she resided until her passing on July 27, 2012. Erna is survived by her loving family: children: Barbara Nattestad (Lorne Yarbrough) of Stettler, Ron (Joanne) Scheerschmidt of Stettler; grandchildren: Robyne (Cal) Wachter of Erskine, Rick (Marta) Nattestad of Camrose, Kathy Nattestad (Fred Last) of Red Deer, Lisa (Tyler) Brown of Okotoks, Joanna (Dallas) Rock of Stettler; great grandchildren: Kevin (Brandie) Wachter, Keith (Sheri) Wachter, Kyle (Keri) Wachter, Laura Nattestad (Mike Tomiak), Amy Nattestad, Karl Nattestad, Michael Nattestad, Karen Williams (Darren Saboe), Sheri (Mark) Tenney, Vanessa Rock; great great grandchildren: twins Reese and Cael Wachter, Aubrey Wachter, twins Emily and Veronica Saboe, Gwendolyn Tenney; niece and special friend Elda Weatherly; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and many dear friends. A celebration of Erna's life will be held on Friday, August 3, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home, Stettler, Alberta. Memorial donations in memory of Erna may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.