Obituary of Frank Mulatz

Frank Micheal Mulatz was born on March 11, 1923, on his father’s homestead located 11 miles north of Meyronne, SK. Frank was a long-time farmer in the RM of Glen Bain No. 105 for over 55 years. He died peacefully on April 1, 2019, at the Wintergreene Estates Retirement Residence in Regina, SK, at the age of 96. Predeceased by his wife of 67 years Katherine Mulatz (Schlageter); son-in-law Lee de Tremauden; parents Leopold and Elizabeth Mulatz; siblings Margaret, Helen, Mary, Joseph, Leo, Rosie, Anna, Elizabeth, Julia, and Theresa. Frank is survived by his loving family, daughter Janet (Don) Barber; son Mark (Patricia); son Gregory (Eunice); son Ralph (Deb McDonald); daughter Patricia Winsor - de Tremauden; son Adrian (Diane); daughter Katherine (Chris) Gervais; grandchildren Michelle Morin, Jennifer Barber, Geoffrey Barber, Sara Toth, Jane Mulatz, Karen Mulatz, Kirk Mulatz, Blake Mulatz, Frank Mulatz Jr., Tara Winsor, Aaron Winsor, Ryan Mulatz, Curtis Mulatz, Tyson Mulatz, Patricia Gervais, Stephanie Gervais, Erin Gervais, Catherine Gervais; and 22 great-grandchildren. Frank worked hard to build his farm and support his family and community. He was an ardent Wheat Pool member, a committed Co-operative Movement advocate, and a school board member for many years. He was councillor and Reeve of the RM of Glen Bain No. 105 from 1962 to 1968, a charter member of the Glen Bain Lions Club, and a District Governor for District 5CW. Frank was awarded the Lions International Melvin Jones Fellowship Award and a life membership of the Saskatchewan Eye Bank. He was a member of the Glen Bain Recreation Board for 10 years, president of the Glen Bain Historical Society in 1985, and a tutor for the Community College from 1992-1997. These activities were some of his special interests. In 1999, Frank and Katherine moved off the farm to a less busy retirement in Gravelbourg. He was a staunch Catholic, supporting and attending St. Elizabeth and then Our Lady of the Assumption Co-Cathedral. He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus, having joined in 1944. Throughout his farming career Frank was an innovator, introducing irrigation to his farming practice, trying new crops like safflower and mustard, selling them under contract, raising cattle and pigs, as well as performing custom work for neighbors. He truly enjoyed farming and retired reluctantly, always having a keen interest in all things agricultural. Frank’s Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, April 6, 2019, 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Assumption Co-Cathedral, Gravelbourg, SK, with Father Carlos Jimenez celebrant. The cross bearer was Geoffrey Barber. The eulogy was shared by Adrian Mulatz. Readers were Mark Mulatz and Don Barber. Intentions were shared by Curtis Mulatz. Offertory gifts were presented by Patricia Winsor and Ralph Mulatz. Vocalist Andre Moquin was accompanied by organist Leona Bourgeois. Pallbearers were Tyson Mulatz, Ryan Mulatz, Frank Mulatz, Blake Mulatz, Kirk Mulatz, Curtis Mulatz, and Aaron Winsor. Interment took place at St. Elizabeth Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Lions Eye Bank of Saskatchewan Inc., c/o City Hospital, 701 Queen Street, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0M7 were greatly appreciated.