August 14, 1937 – October 17, 2019

Frank was born August 14, 1937 in the Chatham district, only child of John and Jessie Sagen. He attended school at Chatham, grades 1 through 8, and helped his parents farm. Frank got to and from school by either walking or on horseback, uphill both ways. Frank mentioned wrapping barbwire around his shoes for traction in the winter months. He was accepted to Bedford Road Collegiate School in Saskatoon, but due to the late harvest Frank did not go.

Frank married Joan Harris on October 24, 1959 at the Kenaston Evangelical Church (Church of the Hill). They moved to Saskatoon where Frank was employed at Asphalt Services Limited (ASL Services) and their sons Doug and Ken were born. In 1966 Frank and Joan moved to the farm and three more children were born, Jeff, Brian and Susan. The family enjoyed travelling to many places until Joan moved to the Lodge in 1985.

Frank farmed all of his life growing a variety of crops and raised chickens, pigs, cattle and milk cows. For many years, he farmed with his cousin Peter Forden until Peter’s passing and also with children. Frank was on the McCraney No. 282 council for two years 1975-1976. He sold small farm tools for Smith-Roles for 20 years and was a rep for Klassic Advertising in Saskatoon. Frank had a very creative mind trying to think of new things and ideas. He kept diaries since the early 1960s. Frank was vice president of the Seniors Club in Kenaston 2012-2013 and involved with the Optimist Club of Davidson, president 2012-2013. He was also a long-time member of the local co-ops.

Frank passed away at Davidson Health Care Centre on Oct. 17, 2019 where he had been a patient for two months.

Frank was predeceased by his parents John and Jessie and wife Joan. Frank is survived by five children and their families:

Doug (Caramell) and children Michelle (Devan), Haley (Zach) of Lloydminster; Ken of Kenaston; Jeff (Tara) and children Evan, Brett and Sara of Kenaston; Brian (Debbie) and children Chantel (Phillip) Elliot, Ryan (Brittney) and children Emma, Ian, Nicole (Mitchell) of Thorsby, Alberta; and Susan of Kenaston. A funeral service was held October 24, 2019 at Kenaston Place with Pastor Gregg Rustulka, Evangelical Missionary Church, officiating. Hanson’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.