Vern Edmond Mittelholtz passed peacefully at Moose Jaw Special Care Home, October 30, 2026, at the age of 101 years. Vern was born March 6, 1925, on his family’s farm, located Northwest of Aylesbury Saskatchewan.
Vern married Dorothy in 1948 and two years later they moved to Peace River, Alberta. They homesteaded there with their two sons Ron and Lynne for the next three years. They then returned to Aylesbury to take over the family farm where they resided for the next 57 years. There they welcomed the addition of their daughter Brenda and son Kenneth to the family.
Upon retirement, they continued their lives together for the next 13 years at Athabasca Towers before moving to The Bentley.
Vern loved the community that he grew up in and worked diligently to improve it throughout his life.
He was a very active member of the CCF/NDP party. He sat on many boards such as Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, CO-OP Implements and Saskatchewan Farmers Union. He was also a School Board Trustee, Credit Union Trustee and United Church Trustee.
While farming was his first and foremost priority, he also was a salesman for Smith-Roles Equipment, CO-OP Insurance and worked for Northern Telecommunications.
Vern gave back to the community through coaching baseball, girls softball, hockey and curling. He was a Scout Leader and a 4H Instructor. He sponsored many teen dances and recreational projects in the community. He helped build the Aylesbury skating rink and a United Church in Peace River.
Later in life, Vern joined the Freemasons and then the Order of the Eastern Star. With the Eastern Star, he held the office of Worthy Grand Patron. A position that he was honoured and proud of.
Vern is predeceased by his beloved wife, Dorothy-Jean; his mother and father, Emma and Edmond; brother Neil and sister Wyonna.
He is survived by his son Ronald (Lynn); son Lynne; daughter Brenda; Son Kenneth (Rosalinde); 15 grandchildren Amanda, Devin, Kristin, Robyn, Jesse, Kara, Jeff, Tracey, Leanne, Robert, Rebecca, Erika, Kelsey, Shaun and Amanda as well as many great-grandchildren and a few great-great-grandchildren.
Vern will be remembered as a man of grit, determination and strong conviction. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A Memorial Tea will take place on November 14, 2026, at 2:00 pm at W.J. Jones & Son Reception Hall, 474 Hochelaga St W, Moose Jaw, SK. Please use East Reception Doors.
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made in Vern’s name to the Aylesbury Cemetery, Aylesbury, Sask. S0G 0B0
Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.ca (Obituaries).
Chrystine Dacey – Funeral Director
