Obituary of Martin Blumhagen

Mr. Martin Blumhagen of Camrose, formerly of Forestburg, passed away on Friday June 23, 2017 at the age of 95 years. After being born in Maple Creek SK., Martin spent most of his life in Forestburg, where he farmed, was involved in a developing oil and gas industry and for a time, worked in a garage. Martin is survived by his loving wife Veronica, six stepchildren; Saundra (Bob) Bendfeld of Sylvan Lake, Grant (Jackie) Kroetsch of Edmonton, Colin (Barb) Kroetsch of Heisler, Heather (Rock) McCarroll of Daysland, Blair (Janice) Kroetsch of Daysland and Jocelyn (Bob) Heyde of Grouard, Alberta, fourteen Step Grandchildren and Twentythree Great Stepgrandchildren, one sister inlaw Laura Blumhagen and two nephews. Martin was predeceased by his first wife Irene, Infant son Murray Nelson Blumhagen, one brother Edward Blumhagen and one nephew. Martin came into Mom's and our lives 28 years ago. They met at a dance and the rest is history. They went to many dances together, as they both loved to dance. Martin started to come to Mom's family events. He fit in immediately and embraced us all. They were married on June 8, 1991, and truly lived "Happily Ever After". One of the best things that happened to them was moving to Deer Meadows 5 years ago. The staff and fellow residents have been wonderful to them. Last Thursday evening, Martin went to visit Mom in the hospital, went home around 8 pm and quietly left us. We are so grateful that you were able to do it "your way". A Funeral service was held at 1:00pm on Thursday June 29, 2017 at the City Lights Church in Camrose with Rev. Frank Wilson officiating. Inurnment has taken place in the Forestburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Parkinsons Society.