Carl Steckler

 On the morning of April 17, 2021 Carl Steckler passed away peacefully at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Hospital, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Carl was born in Davidson, Saskatchewan on April 8, 1931.

 He led an interesting life of work and travel that was often talked about at family gatherings. Carl was a farmer all of his life and also worked as an ironworker, welder, and for a short time operated a service station with his two brothers in Calgary, Alberta. Carl met Marina Keats at Craik, Saskatchewan where she was training as a Certified Nursing Assistant in 1960. The two of them were married in 1961 and soon started a family in Calgary, Alberta area. Carl worked as a welder for Dominion Bridge of Calgary and worked on the construction of the then Husky Tower, now called the Calgary Tower, and other projects around Alberta for his employer. 

 In 1973, Carl and Marina moved to a farm east of Didsbury, Alberta with their three children Becky, Bonnie, and Dale. Then again, they sold that farm and moved to another farm in the Central Butte, Saskatchewan area in 1977.

 Carl was involved in curling in the winter months going to the local curling club and area bonspiels with Marina and friends. Carl also volunteered his time in the building of the new Central Butte arena. Carl attended with his family the local social events such as potluck suppers etc. He also enjoyed travelling to exotic places like Mexico and El Salvador with Marina and family. Unfortunately, health issues eventually caused him to withdraw from curling and eventually the farming life. The next life adventure was Carl and Marina moving to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. They now spent their time going for long walks about town, an Alaskan cruise with family, and involvement in the various social activities in the living complex. 

 Carl was predeceased by his parents Zaccheus and Eva Steckler. He was also the last surviving and fourth oldest sibling of five sisters and two brothers Hilda Makellky (Bernard), Freda Ward (Robert), Cathren Steckler, Walter Steckler (Edith), Marie Woods (Frank), Rose Greene, and George Steckler (Marge).

 Carl is survived by his wife Marina of nearly 60 years; his children Becky (Greg Makellky), Bonnie (Nelson Maldonado), and Dale Steckler (Hillary); 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren Justin Makellky (Deanne, children Vincent, Theo, Charlotte and Eva), Stephanie Makellky (children Leneva, Elizavet and Hadassah), Kalvin Makellky (Amy), Mark Maldonado (Raquel, children Maya), Patricia (John Vadasz, children Sofia and Gabriella), Cedric Maldonado, Cindi Maldonado, Jamie (Jason McGillivray, children Everly and Hailey), Kenton Steckler (Ashlee, children Kenlee), Megan Steckler (children Lucas Lutcher), Ryan Steckler (Skye Sitler, children Carter); and several nieces and nephews.

 A Celebration of Life will be at a later date when gatherings are once again permitted and he will eventually be interred in the Rosedale Cemetery, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

 Carl will be greatly missed by both family and friends. Any gifts or donations may be made with appreciation to the Canadian Cancer Society.