Erna Mitchler

With a firm confidence in the faithfulness of God, Erna Mitchler, formerly of Waldersee, Manitoba died peacefully on October 16, 2024 at Country Meadows Personal Care Home in Neepawa.

              Erna, one of fourteen children born to her parents, Bernhard and Elizabeth Single, was born on May 5, 1926 in the Waldersee community where she would spend most of her life. In the last number of years at Country Meadows she lived among friends she knew for a long time. At one point there were eight residents who for many years had lived within a radius of three miles of one another. This was counted as an enormous blessing. On May 5th she was grateful for having been granted 98 years.

             Erna is predeceased by her dearly loved husband, George; her parents: Bernhard and Elizabeth Single; siblings: Wilhelmina, John, Kay, William, Louise, Reinhold, Martha, Lydia, Elsie, Adeline, Eleonor and Edward.

             Mourning her passing from their midst is her one remaining sibling, Alfred; her sons: Ken (Dianne), Ed (Terri), Harold (Charlene), Dennis, Ron (Lise); grandchildren: Kimberley, Rick (Sherrie), Jill (Nikos), Brie (Matt), Jennifer (Clinton), Jason (Kara), Janelle (Will), Jolene, Mackenzie, Xander; great-grandchildren: Kaylee (Mateo), Chase, Grace, Bryden, Aurelia, Anwen, Scarlett, Robyn, Anthony, Emery, Elaina, Natalia, Hunter, Bennett, Ethan, Adam, Noah, Zoey; and many relatives and friends.

             Special appreciation is offered to the staff of Country Meadows PCH and especially to all the D-wing staff.  Appreciation is also expressed to Dr. Wareham and Dr. Milligan who cared for Erna with professionalism and kindness over the years.

              Funeral service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church Waldersee, Manitoba on Monday, October 21 at 2:00 PM with viewing prior to the worship service.

               If friends so desire, gifts may be made to Country Meadows PCH Neepawa, Manitoba in remembrance of Erna.

                   With thanksgiving - glory be to God.