Wilfred Stehr of Estevan peacefully passed away on March 10, 2014 in the Regina General Hospital at the age of 71. Willy as we all knew him, was born in Gravelbourg on June 5, 1942. He lived in Bateman where he received his schooling and helped on the family farm. They moved in Lewvan in 1959 where he worked on several farms until he moved to Estevan in March of 1973 to work for the Department of Highways as an equipment operator until he retired after 33 years in June of 2007. Willy was predeceased by his parents John and Lentina Stehr; step-mother Bertha Stehr; brothers Louie and Alfred; sister Mary; step-sister Francis Liebelt and brother-in-law Norman Williams. Willy is survived by his brothers: Gordon (Norma) Stehr, Innisfail, AB, Chris (Gayle), Weyburn, Andy, Gravelbourg; sisters: Margaret (Daryl) Fellows, Kelowna, BC, Bertha Williams, Bridesville, BC as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Willy never married but he enjoyed life with his family playing cards and socializing with his co-workers. A funeral service will be held at the Grace United Church, Weyburn, Friday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. M. Barnabas officiating. Lunch will be held following the service at Upper Grace Hall. Interment to follow the lunch at Yellow Grass Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family and friends so wishing, donations in memory of Wilfred may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2R3. Arrangements are entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn (306-848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfamilymemorialchapel.com "Our family serving your family"
