Erhard Poggemiller

Our family is deeply saddened to share the sudden loss of Erhard Carl Poggemiller, age 72, from Didsbury, Alberta, on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary due to rapidly progressing lung cancer.

Erhard was born on August 30, 1951, in Kerrobert, SK. Erhard was an entrepreneur, businessman, community leader and builder. He lived on and managed the family farm with his family near Luseland, SK while also running a successful manufacturing business in Kerrobert, SK for over 30 years. He developed a well-rounded entrepreneurial background with extensive technical education and experience. Erhard retired to Didsbury, AB in 2017 with his wife, Evelyn, to be closer to their grandchildren.

He enjoyed contributing to his community and valued building relationships along the way. He was involved with many community boards. He served in municipal politics as a Counselor in Didsbury, AB, a Mayor in Kerrobert, SK and a committed member of the United Conservative Party until he passed.

He will be remembered for his many accomplishments, his generous heart, and the many people whose lives he touched.

Erhard will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Evelyn Poggemiller; their children, Charlene Bowman (Clinton Soetaert), Robert Poggemiller (Amanda Blair), and Cherise Poggemiller (Chad Erickson); his grandchildren, JD, Kamryn, Evy, Jennessa and Oliver; and his sister Dr. Trudy Poggemiller (son William).

Erhard is predeceased by his parents, William and Elly Poggemiller and his son, Donald Poggemiller.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1500 – 23 Street, Didsbury, AB on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM.  A Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM (MST). Interment Service will follow at the Sylvan Lake Lakeview Cemetery.

There will be a livestream of the service and those interested can join here:

https://www.facebook.com/redeemerdidsbury

In memory of Erhard, both he and his family would be honored by a donation to Youth HQ at https://youthhq.ca   or The Lending Cupboard https://www.lendingcupboard.ca