It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Marlin Lyle Sexauer on October 19, 2026.
Marlin attended school in the Wildwood and Evansburg, AB., area and took U of A night courses to receive his Alberta Land Surveyor and Certified Civil Engineer Technician Certifications in 1967. He met his future wife Catherine at a school track and meet in 1951 and married in 1956, enjoying 65 years of adventures together.
He worked as a surveyor for Alberta Department of Highways, Associated Engineering, Coordinate Surveys Ltd (president & GM) and finally Landmarks Consultants Ltd. (president & GM) to retirement. He was elected President of the Alberta Land Surveyors Associaiton in 1973 and was recognized throughout his career with numerous awards including the ALSA Outstanding Service Award in 1991.
He lived in numerous communities in Alberta, finally settling in Whitecourt, AB., with his family where he sat on numerous community boards and was a member of the community theatre. He was a devoted member of the Shriners and Masonic Lodge and volunteered numerous hours of his time participating in parades and fund raising.
He was a big personality with a 100 watt smile, charming and gregarious, and loved traveling with Catherine “Kitty” and spending time with friends.
He was precededin death by his wife of 65 years, Catherine (McAskill) Sexauer, in November 2021 and is survived by his sons Todd Sexauer and Robert (Jill) Sexauer and numerous extended family and friends.
At this time there will be no Memorial Service.
The family would like to take this time to thank the staff at the Hinton Pine Valley Lodge 3rd floor for their excellent care and support.