Athelena Matilda Haussecker
July 24, 1933 – February 4, 2018

Athelena Haussecker of Quill Plains Centennial Lodge, Watson SK passed away at her residence on Sunday, February 4, 2018.  She was 84 years of age.  Athelena “Lee” Gaetz was born on July 24, 1933 to Frank and Margaret (nee Zacher) Gaetz of the Montmartre District, SK.  She married Eric Haussecker on August 29, 1956 in Sacred Heart R.C. Church at Watson.  They made their home in Watson and raised a family of five children, including three sons and two daughters. Lee enjoyed cross stitching and liquid embroidery. Other favourite pastimes included camping, fishing, gardening, bird watching, reading and jigsaw puzzles.  She was a true bingo enthusiast, attending any games being held in and around the Watson District. She loved to cook for her family, and in later years liked to stay home but always had the kettle on for coffee if anyone stopped by. Lee welcomed visits from her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and grand dogs (Coda and Nahla), always keeping a surplus of treats available for all.  Every Christmas she treated her family to Chinese takeout, it was her special treat to everyone.  Lee will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her four children, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren:  Randy (Colleen) Haussecker of Watson and family, Brendan (Riley) and son Lincoln of Watson, Joshua (Brittanee Ridgway) and children Courtlyn, Landon and Emersyn of Wakaw;  Rick (Marlyss) Haussecker of Watson and family, Tessa Haussecker (Kyle Jahraus) of Grande Prairie AB and Janel of Watson; Shelley Athmer (Murray Wacholtz) of Watson and family, Trevor (Kim) Athmer and son Reed of Watson, Bryce Athmer (Whitney Altermatt) of Englefeld, and Rebecca Athmer of Englefeld; and Monica (Duncan) Munro of Thompson, MB; brother Jim Gaetz of Medicine Hat, AB; sister Kaye Walchuk of Medicine Hat, AB; brothers-in-law: Roy Haussecker of Calgary, AB, Kurt Haussecker of Bridgetown, NS, Ed (Wendy) Haussecker of Saskatoon, and Doug (Carole) Haussecker of Watson; sisters-in-law: Betty Moskaluke of Watson, Deb (Paul) Stanton of Pakenham, ON, Chris Haussecker (Larry Greenbank) of Kelso, SK; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Lee was predeceased by her husband Eric Haussecker; son Martin Haussecker; son-in-law Kevin Athmer; parents, Frank and Margaret (nee Zacher) Gaetz; parents-in-law William and Lena (nee Weiss) Haussecker; brothers-in-law: Ken Walchuk, Bill Moskaluke and Bill Haussecker; and sisters-in-law: Myrna Gaetz, Linda Haussecker and Karen Haussecker.  A Prayer Service was held at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Watson on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., presided by Milt Kerpan and Brad Gaetz.  Scripture readers were Colleen Haussecker and Riley Haussecker.  A eulogy was delivered by Trevor Athmer.  A Funeral Mass was offered at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Watson on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Francis Akomeah. Others taking part were: Doreen and Frank Weber, crossbearers; Colleen Haussecker and Riley Haussecker, scripture readers; Rick and Marlyss Haussecker, intentions; Tessa Haussecker and Kyle Jahraus, giftbearers;   members of Sacred Heart Parish Choir with Bob Henderson, Laurie Sproule and Dori Nordick providing a rendition of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, music ministry; Tessa Haussecker and Kyle Jahraus, memorial table attendants. An honor guard was formed by members of the CWL. Honorary Pallbearers were Colleen Haussecker, Marlyss Haussecker, Duncan Munro and Murray Wacholtz. Active Pallbearers were: Trevor Athmer, Bryce Athmer, Joshua Haussecker, Rebecca Athmer, Brendan Haussecker and Murray Wacholtz. Interment followed in Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery, Watson.  Memorial Donations may be directed to Quill Plains Health Care Foundation Inc. P.O. Box 277 Watson, SK S0K 4V0

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)