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ANDREWS - Merlin Reginald

Merlin Reginald Andrews passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the age of 89 at the Langenburg Centennial Care Home, with family at his side. Merlin was born on March 13, 1927 in MacNutt, SK to John and Lena (Kitsch) Andrews, one of four children.
Merlin Reginald Andrews

Merlin Reginald Andrews passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the age of 89 at the Langenburg Centennial Care Home, with family at his side. Merlin was born on March 13, 1927 in MacNutt, SK to John and Lena (Kitsch) Andrews, one of four children. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church in MacNutt. He attended the Homeland country school. On June 15, 1951 Merlin married June Becker, which they were able to celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Merlin and June raised a family of five boys on the farm south of MacNutt, then in 1988 they moved to MacNutt and in 2011 moved to Langenburg due to health. Throughout his lifetime, Merlin was truly a man of all trades. He took on many tasks including the roles of plumber, electrician and welder. The most prominent job Merlin possessed was farming which included dairy, beef, pork and grain, he was a very hard working man. Merlin was a very involved man, taking pride in the numerous organizations and local groups he belonged to Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Board, the MacNutt Rec. Board, Credit Union Board, MacNutt Lions, RM Councillor, Village of MacNutt Councillor. He was community minded and took part in many local events including the building of the MacNutt skating rink. Merlin treasured and valued his family. He enjoyed family gatherings and holidays, visiting, sharing stories and being part of the excitement. He especially loved when his grandchildren and great-grandchildren came to visit and he enjoyed watching them in their sporting events. Merlin was predeceased by his parents, John and Lena Andrews, his brother Kenneth Andrews, sisters, Juanita Stedel and Verona Tangen, his son, Grant Andrews and granddaughter Tammy Andrews. Leaving to cherish his memory are his loving wife June, his sons, Reg, Greg, Myron (Leanne) and Stan (Barb), daughter-in-law Darlene, as well as his 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 from Christ Lutheran Church in Langenburg, SK with Pastor Arron Gust officiating and organist Judy Hertlein with Service of Committal at Christ Lutheran Cemetery, MacNutt, SK with his six grandsons Terry Andrews, Tyler Andrews, David Andrews, Gavin Andrews, Justin Jackson, Michael Andrews serving as the casket bearers. Honourary casket bearers were all Merlin's grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The ladies of the Christ Lutheran Church Langenburg lovingly organized the luncheon following the service. Those wishing to make donations in Merlin's memory may make them to Christ Lutheran Cemetery, MacNutt, SK or Lutheran Hour Ministries. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Braendle - Bruce Funeral Home, Russell, MB.