GAERTNER: Reginald James Gaertner was born December 2, 1950 in Wilkie, Saskatchewan. Passed away May 20, 2014 at the age of 63 years in Battleford, Saskatchewan. Reginald is survived by his brothers, Raymond (Bea), Herbet (Joan), Edward (Donna), Murray (Margie Voll); sisters, Colette (Ray Herzog), Valerie (Ken Houk), Melissa (Fran Honish); along with numerous nieces and nephews. Reginald was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Anne Gaertner; sisters, Caroline and Merlyn; brothers-in-law, Raymond Schwebius and Alvin Scwebius. Prayers were held on Friday, May 30, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Wilkie, Saskatchewan. Presider was Annette Gutting. Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Wilkie, Saskatchewan. Celebrant was Father Aloysius Anychie. Organist is Lynn Christiansen. Choir was St. James Choir. Honourary Urn Bearers: Shaela Houk, Jason Houk, Jaime Gaertner, Doug Schwebius, Virginia Thomas, Curtis Gaertner. Urn Bearer was Val Houk. Offetory gifts were Raymond Gaertner and Herbert Gaertner. Readers were Tracy Schwebius and Jocelyn Thomas. Intercession were Val Houk and Virginia Thomas. Interments were Wilkie Cemetery, Wilkie, Saskatchewan. Reception was held at St. James Roman Catholic Church basement. Tributes Battlefords District Care Centre Recreation Department, P.O. Box 69, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0.
