Gerald William JasterJuly 13, 1935 - October 9, 2017Gerald "Gerry" Jaster of Bethany Pioneer Village, Middle Lake, SK, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017, at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK. He was 82 years of age. Gerry was born on July 13, 1935, to William "Bill" and Locadia (nee Baran) Jaster at Cudworth, SK. He grew up on the family farm west of Pilger and attended Wilfred Country School. From a young age, Gerry had a passion for farming and after completing Grade 8 at age 14, he began to help on his Dad's farm. Gerry started farming on his own in 1954, and he seeded his last crop in 2009, farming 55 consecutive years. He married Meta Demmert on October 11, 1957. Their lives together were short-lived, as Meta passed away on April 3, 1959. In 1978, Gerry married Dolores (nee Kopp) Stepper. In 1983, Gerry and Dolores were blessed with a son, Morgan. A community-minded person, Gerry served on the Middle Lake Credit Union board for 25 years, and was a charter member of the Middle Lake Lions Club. Gerry will be deeply missed by his wife of 39 years, Dolores (nee Kopp) Jaster; their children and families: Morgan (Jola) Jaster and their daughter Luzia Jaster; Danna (Ron) Senger and their children Paul and Meghan Senger; Jon Stepper and his daughter Lierin (Chris) Fehr; and Tom Stepper (Tina). He also leaves behind his nieces and their families: Tamra (Bill) Axley and their daughter Brenna (Chad) Kromm; Darla (Ron) Stechyshen and their daughters and families, Neala (Brooks) Barks and son Andrik Barks, and Lara (Matthew) Buchholzer and daughter, Quinn Buchholzer; and Barry (Marissa) Huhn and their family. He was predeceased by his parents, William "Bill" and Locadia (nee Baran) Jaster; one brother, Roman (Esther) Jaster; two sisters: Edna (Clarence) Gerling, and Nora (Greg) Huhn; and by two nephews: Brian Gerling, and Wayne Gerling. The Funeral Service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, Middle Lake, on Friday, October 20, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor John Rapp. Interment will take place at a later date. "We, the family of Gerry Jaster, would like to thank the staff of Bethany Pioneer Village for the support and kindness Gerry received while in their care." Memorial donations may be directed to Bethany Pioneer Village, Middle Lake. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK. (306-682-4114) www.schuler-lefebvrefuneralchapel.com