FERDINAND "Ferdie" Kuhn January 9, 1934 - March 30, 2013 Ferdie Kuhn, late of Midale, Sask. passed away suddenly in Estevan, Sask. on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the age of 79 years. Ferdinand Robert Kuhn was born January 9,1934 at the then family farm at Bromhead, Sask. He then moved to the farm at Midale in 1937 and has resided there ever since. He loved the farm and his land and tended it well. On April 14,1973 he married the love of his life, Karen Achen. Then, on June 16,1979, he and Karen were blessed with their daughter Amanda. He was the best of Dads; full of love and wisdom. We went on many bike rides "to the rye field", threw many baseballs, and enjoyed many fun little family trips. Far too many wonderful memories of a husband and Dad to put into written words. Ferdie was a devoted son to his father, living and farming with him until his father's death. He loved all of his family very much and found great pride in all his nieces and nephews. The farm was always the gathering place for everyone, and Ferdie entertained everyone with his stories and colourful one-liner pieces of wisdom. "I'll tell ya" was one of his most used phrases. He loved to visit with people: friends, family, or strangers; he loved to talk. He also enjoyed hunting, nature drives, and driving tours of the countryside. When he couldn't hunt himself anymore, he enjoyed tagging along, hunting with the neighbour boys, Aaron and Dallas Toles. He was also a great card player, especially at whist. Ferdie was a man of great faith and was a devoted and active member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Midale his whole life. He was often asked to say prayers at various functions. He was also a very active member of the community of Midale. He served as Reeve and Councillor for the RM of Cymri, was president of the Midale Housing Authority and Midale Senior Centre, served on the rink and Mainprize Park boards, and also used to deliver Meals on Wheels. He was proud of his volunteer work. The highlight of his last few years were his precious grandsons; Joshua and Zachary. He couldn't love and spoil them enough. Ferdie was predeceased by his mother, Olga; dad, Edmund; sister, Enid; his niece and family, Denise, Ron, Nathan, Adrianna and Jared Rutten; and brothers-in-law, Pete Everson and Eric Nichols. He leaves to mourn him: wife, Karen of Midale; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Scott Kienlen of Estevan; grandsons, Joshua and Zachary Kienlen; brother, Edgar (Claire) Kuhn of Weyburn, Sask.; sisters, Irene Kuhn of Kamsack, Sask. and Margarete (Garry) Conrad of Regina, Sask.; brothers-in-law, Bob Hasselback of Saskatoon, Sask. and Jim Achen of Halbrite, Sask.; sisters-in-law, Louise (Mel) Schill of Midale, Audrey Wercholuk of Calgary, Alta., Ruby James of Tamarack, Florida and Sandra Achen of Grande Prairie, Alta., as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Estevan, with Rev. Randy Kleemola officiating. Interment followed in Westphalia Cemetery, Midale. Those wishing to make donations in Ferdie's memory may do so directly to the Concordia Lutheran Seminary, 7040 Ada Boulevard, Edmonton, Alta., T5B 4E3 or online at Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You Thank you to everyone that brought food, flowers, and cards; as well as everyone who has called and sent messages. We would like to say a special thank you to the Estevan Police Service and most especially to Roberta with Victim Services. Roberta, your kindness, support, and time were greatly appreciated by us. As well, a huge thank you to Laverne Hockey, Joe Vilcu, Harold Erickson, and the R.M. of Cymri for opening up the Midale cemetery. Your efforts went above and beyond! Also a big thank you to Pastor Kleemola, and the staff at Hall Funeral Services.
