Obituary of Verlan Alexander Deobald

Verlan Deobald, age 86, passed away on Sunday August 7^th, 2022 at the Herbert Long Term Facility

Verlan Alexander Deobald was born November 10, 1935, to Conrad & Emma Deobald 12 miles south of Ernfold Sask.  He was raised on the family farm with his sister Margaret.

In 1961 he married Shirley Siemens in Swift Current SK.  In 1969 they purchased a farm 5 miles NE of Waldeck where they raised their 3 children – Cheryle, Darryl and Marlis.

Verlan was a man of integrity and compassion.  He loved his family to the fullest and enjoyed helping them, neighbours and friends whenever possible and especially in time of need.  Verlan also had an incredible work ethic most couldn’t keep up with.  His passions were farming and music which he took great pride in and enjoyed greatly.  Above all Verlan was a man of God and devoted many years to the church.

Verlan is predeceased by his parents Conrad-Emma Deobald & Henry-Helen Siemens; Brother-in-laws Al and Lloyd Siemens.

He is survived by his wife Shirley of 61 years, daughter Cheryle (Al) granddaughters Carmen((Justin)-Rhyse-Teyla), Cindy ((Mike)-Eric-Calum-Ty-Duane-Wyatt);  Son Darryl (Kim) granddaughters Cherie(-Maddison-Chase), Kyla, & grandson Tanner; daughter Marlis(Gary) grandson Brendan((Erika)-Jakoah), granddaughters Keri, Chanel((Brant)-Kyler-Lyla), Denae((Braden)-Cohen-Zander-Oliver).  Also survived by sister Margaret(Delmar), sister in-laws Ardella(Ron), Diane(Duane), Marion Siemens, Amy Siemens, as well as many nieces & nephews.

Special thank you to all staff at Prairie Wind Estates & Herbert Long Term Care Facility for the incredible & loving care to Verlan in his time of need

The funeral service for Verlan will be held on Saturday, August 13^th at 1 P.M with viewing beginning at 12:30 P.M before the service. The service will be held at the Church of the Open Bible in Swift Current, SK.

Donations in Verlan’s memory can be made to West Bank Bible Camp (Cheque - Box 1841, Swift Current, Sk, S9H 4M6 or online - https://www.westbankbiblecamp.com)

This wil;l be the link to watch the livestream of verlan's service beginning at 1 pm on Saturday August 13th - https://boxcast.tv/view/verlag-deobald-funeral-service-cyhwo2ep9qsnehxuwioc