Paul Leonard Frerichs
December 11, 1947 – June 20, 2016


The death of Paul Leonard Frerichs of Watson occurred at Humboldt District Hospital on June 20, 2016.  He was 68 years of age.  Paul was born to Theodore and Annie (nee Vossen) Frerichs at Watson, SK, on December 11, 1947.  He was the youngest of 8 children.  Paul took his schooling at Rose Bush and later in Watson.  He worked at various jobs including Kirsch Construction, a grain buyer for UGG, PetroCan as a partsman, a janitorial position at Key Lake, and maintenance man at Quill Plains Centennial Lodge until his retirement.  Paul enjoyed playing cards, gardening, crop inspecting, reading, watching hockey night in Canada, cheering on the Leafs and the Blue Bombers, and teasing or playing a prank on anyone he could.  Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. Paul will be lovingly remembered by Donna Christianson; his children: Peggy Sue (Ron) Pfneisl  and family,  Jordan Pfneisl, Carissa Pfneisl all of Watson;  Renee (Roger) Berting and family, Brittanie  Frerichs, Jocelyn Berting, Jayme Berting all of St. Gregor; Christa Boersma and  family, Presley Boersma, Nolan Boersma, all of Saskatoon; Kevin (Kailyn) Frerichs and family, Peyton Frerichs, and Emma Frerichs all of Watson; and Ryan Frerichs of Prince Albert; and his constant companion, his cat Dexter.  Paul is also survived by his brother Ed (Betty) Frerichs of Watson; his sister Anne (Norman) Fouhse of Spalding; his sister-in-laws:  Gladys Frerichs of Watson and Joan Frerichs of Naicam; and in-laws: Duane (Mavis) Christianson; Larry (BettyAnn) Christianson; Elaine (Barry) Halvorson; Delia Christianson; and Arlen (Myrna) Christianson; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Paul was predeceased by his parents, Theodore and Annie (nee Vossen) Frerichs; sisters:  Bernice and Agnes Frerichs; and brothers: Florian, George, and Ted Frerichs; in laws: Orville and Dorothy Christianson, and Ken Christianson.    A Prayer Service was held for Paul at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Watson SK on Thursday June 23, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. led by Milt Kerpan and Brad Gaetz. Scripture Readers were Lori Baril, and Jessie Eggerman,  and the eulogy was delivered by Cathy Heggestad. Music ministry was provided by organist Laurie Sproule.  The Funeral Mass was offered from Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Watson SK on Friday, June 24, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. celebrated by Fr. Francis Akomeah. Music ministry was provided by organist Laurie Sproule and the Sacred Heart Parish choir.  Others taking part were:  Dave Frerichs, crossbearer; Mark Fouhse, and Glenda Green, scripture readers; Shelly Frerichs intentions; Brittanie Frerichs, and Carissa Pfneisl, giftbearers; Susan Sunderland, Jocelyn Berting, and Erika Berting, memorial table attendants.  Honorary pallbearers were “all those who shared in Paul’s life”. Active pallbearers were: Ryan Frerichs, Ronnie Pfneisl, Roger Berting, Jayme Berting, Jordan Pfneisl, and Kevin Frerichs.  Interment followed at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Watson SK.  Memorial donations directed to Palliative Care Unit Humboldt District Hospital,  Ronald McDonald House, or Watson Sacred Heart Parish would be greatly appreciated.  Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK

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