SCHERGER – Joseph Patrick Scherger, beloved husband of Brenda Scherger of Brooks, AB, passed away peacefully with his family by his side in Calgary on April 12, 2009, at the age of 52 years. Born in Leader on June 16, 1956, Pat received his grade 1-12 education at Lancer and North Battleford, SK; his post secondary at Olds College, Olds, AB, in livestock production. He worked as a meat inspector at Brooks Lakeside Packers for over 25 years and recently as a field rep. for the C.F.I.A. Pat married Brenda Bunney on October 15, 1983, and farmed in the Brooks/Duchess area. He was a devout member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and also belonged to the Brooks Fish and Game Association. Pat will be remembered for his sense of conviction, strength in friendship and generosity. He loved his family, friends and the outdoors. Pat was predeceased by his in-laws, Wendell and Lois Bunney. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Brenda of Brooks; 2 sons, Jordan and Jace of Brooks; parents, Peter and Betty Scherger of Maple Creek; 4 siblings, Angela Grosset (Brian Elle) of Medicine Hat, Tim (Kathy) Scherger of Waldec, SK, Ray (Shelly) Scherger of Medicine Hat and Rob (Sandy) Scherger of Maple Creek; godson Lane Scherger of Lethbridge and goddaughter Sydney Reagan of Brooks; 2 brothers-in-law, Wayne (Janice) Bunney of Duchess and Lorne (Mayumi) Bunney of Brooks; and many special nieces and nephews. Funeral mass was celebrated on Saturday, April 18, at 2:00 PM from St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Rev. Avinash Colaco Celebrant. Honorary pallbearers were all of Pat’s family and friends. ActivepPallbearers were Lane Scherger, Kevin Bunney, Ross Scherger, Peter Grosset, Randy Bunney and Juston Hauck. Interment followed at Brooks Cemetery. In memory of Pat, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to either Brooks and District Health Foundation, Bag 300, Brooks, AB, T1R 1B3 or STARS, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7. Arrangements in care of Smith Funeral Home, Brooks. Telephone Toll Free (866) 362-4652.