Bernard John German

Bernard John German, aged 92 years of Central Butte, SK., passed away Wednesday, March 30th, 2011.  A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in Central Butte United Church, Central Butte, SK.  Reverend Rick McCorrister will officiate.  He was predeceased by his brother, Fred; son, Michael, daughter-in-law, Joanne; grandson, Jordan and son, Norman Lockyer.  Bernard is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Irene; children, Beric,Fred (Gloria), Tom (Marilyn), Daniel (Gail) and Doris; daughter-in-law, Erna Del Lockyer; grandchildren, Erica, Ben, Christopher (Trish), Ryan (Cathy), Eric (Paula), Christine, Steve, Katrina, Michael (Susan), Justin (Valerie), Tiro, Thabo and Mandla; great-grandchildren, Brooke, Zachary, Ashley, William, Stephanie, Donovon, Charlie and Tommy; sister, Marion; sister-in-law, Noreen and numerous nieces and nephews.  Bernard enjoyed farming early in his life and was a dedicated member of the Royal Canadian Legion, having served as a medic during the war.  He worked many years as the postmaster in Elbow and Central Butte and was a friend to all.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Bernard’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 61B Ross St. W., Moose Jaw, SK. S6H 2M2.