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Joseph & Jennifer Stipsits lit a candle
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
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caroline posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
'This is not the end, we'll meet again. God's promise will be kept, But all the same, I feel no shame in all the tears I've wept. With God's own grace, I'll see your face when it is my turn to die. I loved you so, just that, no more; for now, I'll say goodbye. -Forest & Whatley
Your family
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caroline posted a condolence
Friday, July 24, 2020
'There are some who bring light so great to the world, that even after they have gone, the light remains. -Unknown
'I've seen the promised land, And I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the promised land...Martin Luther King
And so, my dad was my hero and my friend who had a dream when he came to Canada, to work hard, to be a kind and helpful soul to all the people he knew, to share his knowledge and skill without remittance from those he blessed...You will never be forgotten because you are one of the greats and we thank you for that.
You brought more than money can buy, you forged a path for us and we call on you know, 'where did you go for we will always follow in your shadow.' You will always have a place in our hearts. As you asked with your last breath, 'don't ever forget me' we surely won't. Miss you dad!
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Farhanna posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Condolences to the family. Especially, my dear friend Caroline who loves her father dearly. We met and bonded through love of our fathers and cared dearly for them.
Dear Schenkel family you raised a beautiful daughter, whose friendship I cherish, thank you for that.
Bosom friend Farhanna
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caroline posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, July 19, 2020
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'You may only be someone in the world, but to someone else, you may be the world' Enrich Fried, German poet...
Thanks dad for inspiring so many throughout your lifetime. A tribute today to you. You will never be forgotten!
'Happiness held is the seed, Happiness shared is the flower.' Unknown
We remember how much you loved both your vegetable and flower garden at Creanona Blvd, Winona, Ontario.
Your family
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Heidi, David and Girls posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Sending our Love, thoughts and prayers to all of you during this difficult time.
Many happy memories, and happy times shared together. They are never lost they only grow more wonderful within our hearts.
Hoping all of your happy memories strengthen you and your family during this difficult
time .
We are thinking of you!
Sent with Love,
Heidi, David and the Girls
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Bob Wolfe posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
We are so sad to hear of Erich's passing. He was a great friend and mentor. We greatly appreciate all of the wonderful memories we have shared with Erich and his family. We feel honoured to have known him and are proud to call him a friend. He will be sadly missed but his impact on us will go on forever.
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Heidi Gerber posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Dear Antje, Caroline and Elizabeth,
Your father was one of the best men that I know. A man of character and one of the hardest working men that I know too for his family... his girls.
It is with great sadness that I write these memories after Onkle Erich's passing but he will now be at peace and not suffer any longer.
I felt special to be included at your family cottage at Three Legged lake and the memories of those times are cherished ones. Our youth was made more special and precious by those summers and your mom and dad are part of that gratefulness that I have.
I know he was my dad's best friend at work so I imagine they shared alot of joy and all the heartaches of life too.
I hope they will share a beer and a game of cards in heaven now and look down on us and be proud as we have tried our best to model their examples.
Your father I know was so proud of all your accomplishments as he should be.
My mom was so saddenned to receive your phone call and I wish we could see you at Ofield Road but please know that we are thinking of you and keeping your and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
We loved your dad so much.With heartfelt sympathy.
Edith and Heidi Gerber and family
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Antje, Caroline & Elizabeth posted a condolence
Monday, July 13, 2020
Dare to Soar
But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run and not be weary. They shall walk, and not faint.
ISAIAH 40:31
This is what we wish for you now. Your family after the years of suffering.
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Klaas and Joanne posted a condolence
Monday, July 13, 2020
We were saddened by the news of Erich’s passing. We wish Angie, Caroline and Elizabeth , God ‘s comfort and love. From Joanne and Klaas
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Charlie Wolfe lit a candle
Monday, July 13, 2020
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I would like to express my condolences for the loss of this great man.From childhood memories of three legged lake to the many social gatherings we shared I have nothing but fond memories of Erich.He was hardworking,funny and just an all around great guy.
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carolinebreadman posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, July 13, 2020
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How the practice of kindness brings peace into the world...Believing in a cause of goodness to others...
'Kindness is always undeserved. And what rejoices man's heart/ is precisely what he is given as a sheer gift...a gift which/he has not deserved.'
Rudolf Bultmann taken from the Book, The Practice of Kindness' by The Rabbi Harold Kushner
In these complex and difficult times, if I can leave you with one more thought,
Spread Mental Sunshine
'Mental sunshine will cause the flowers of peace, happiness, and prosperity to grow upon the face of the earth. Be a creator of mental sunshine'
Anonymous
With one last thought,
Our lives are a little quieter now because of my father's death. There is a quiet space in the universe but I will look at it differently, 'it becomes our safe space' and that gives comfort. There is a peace above us now.
It reminds me of this tranquility sharing,
When Mozart was composing at the end of the eighteenth century, the city of Vienna was so quiet that the fire alarms could be given verbally, by shouting watchmen mounted on top of St. Stefan's Cathedral. In twentieth century society, the noise level is such that is keeps knocking our bodies out of tune and out of their natural rhythms. This ever increasing assault of sound upon our ears, minds, and bodies adds to the stress load of civilized beings trying to live in a highly complex environment.
Steven Halpern
Let this silence and memory be our teacher and guide showing us that the ebb and flow of life continues with different patterns. Caroline
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Katrin Georgi lit a candle
Sunday, July 12, 2020
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Dear Mrs. Schenkel, Beth, Caroline and family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your husband, dad, grandfather and father-in-law, please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Even so he is in a better place now, it will be hard on you all - you lost a great person.
The following poem always seemed to comfort me, hopefully it will do the same to you:
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not too long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the loves that we once shared,
Miss me but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take
And each must go alone.
It's all a part of the Master's plan,
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss me but let me go.
Sending you big hugs,
Katrin
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David Folk posted a condolence
Sunday, July 12, 2020
I am extremely saddened and very emotional after Learning of the passing of Mr. Erich Schenkel also known as the BIG GUY to me and a few others too.
I came to know this wonderful Family in 1986 and almost immediately I was treated as one of their own. We had many great days and nights in Winona, and at the cottage.
I didn’t know it at the time, but I realize that the Big Guy was my first mentor. He was a wise man and knew something about almost everything. He worked hard and smart, ALL for the family and those who were close to him.
We had many conversations when I was a very young man. It was amazing that Mr. Schenkel ALWAYS had time for me and was willing to help. How can I forget the red primer of the Chevy Impala 1979, the Pontiac Phoenix, and The Pontiac Bonneville Brought back to life so I could drive to work.
We went fishing, I learned how to water ski, admittedly after a few failed attempts. That day, the big guy went around the lake to show me how easy it was.
The best story was a trip to Austria. Thanks for calling family in Wien to tell them I was at the airport. It was a long wait after the plane landed that day but you looked after me as usual.
Many great memories for sure. How fortunate I was to spend time with you and I am Forever grateful as I would not be the person I am or have found my own definition of success without you and the entire Schenkel Family.
Cheers to The Big Guy, someone I respected, admired and looked up too.
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Tammy Demarski posted a condolence
Sunday, July 12, 2020
I am saddened by the loss of Mr. Schenkel. I have known this family for 30 years and spent time in the Schenkel household on many Thanksgiving holidays and I am thankful to have these shared memories. Elizabeth and I have been friends for a very long time and we would drive to Grimsby together to her parents home. Mr. Schenkel would always ask me if I had a boyfriend or anyone special in my life? I told him I was much too busy to be dating and that I had lots of friends to occupy my time. He said to me, "You have enough friends"! That was his way of telling me that he wanted me to have a boyfriend I think. He loved my pumpkin pie and I was only allowed to come for dinner if I brought pie. (Not really but that's what he said). He was a man of few words but he always liked to give me some advice and I listened. My heart is heavy for the family as he will be very missed.
My very deepest condolences to you all. Wishing you peace and comfort and may time help heal and bring you peace. Love Tammy and David
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Caroline Schenkel Breadman posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, July 12, 2020
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I want to share some memories of my father the late Mr. Erich Schenkel. I pay tribute to you dad.
A dedicated man who served not only his family but the community with his services as a mechanic at his home in Winona. A dedicated employee of Dofasco, now Arcelor Mittal, Erich worked for over 25 years serving as a heavy machine/truck mechanic.
My dad will along with my mother Antje will be the pillar of strength to guide my life forward. My dad was indeed my mentor...He told us both my sister Elizabeth and myself, 'there is nothing you can't do!' Therefore, go and do it. Although my dad called my sister Elizabeth and I the 'Pepsi Generation' I know he had a deep respect for us because of his caring for us. He wanted only the best for his family, even in his ailing years. With a heavy heart we will move forward and continue to create milestones as he did together with my mother Antje.
We remember his stories of coming to Canada in the 50's, searching for employment and walking until he had no soles left on his shoes. He told us it was more than difficult. Finally, he was hired on by Hansen Transport with my grandfather Fritz Bock. There he began his journey as a heavy machine mechanic. Shortly after, he was hired on at Dofasco where he spent the rest of his working life.
Originally from Vienna, Austria, Erich intended on becoming an engineer. He had embarked one year of study at The University of Vienna but found the need to go to work to help his family instead. He came to Canada to be part of that dream, to become and to make a new life...Which he did.
What a wonderful journey of building relationships, meeting Antje, having the opportunity to build his beautiful Winona home with Antje in 1966 and live there for 40 years with his 2 daughters in the country. He and Antje loved the gardens and the peace they found there. Originally having resided near Gage Park in Hamilton they made the move to Winona.
We remember his passion to retain some Austrian culture here in Canada. He and Antje are proud members of The Austrian Club in Burlington, Ontario for many years. He wanted both of us, Elizabeth and Caroline to learn to speak and write German which we did in Hamilton at The Germania Club each Saturday for 8 years.
We remember the many wonderful trips to the North at 3-Legged Lake and our cottage with boat rides, water skiing, building the bunkie, and just loving the moment when we weren't working! This place was our fishing, eating and enjoying paradise. What a peaceful retreat.
We remember the many offerings Erich gave to others with his service as a mechanic. There wasn't a time when he didn't stop everything in his life to assist others. It is was his personal commitment to community. He loved to fix and take on a job and bring it to fruitition to see someone else happy. He was happy working outside in nature. A great gardener and master of overcoming many obstacles, Erich was the man with the 'golden hands' as his mother Karoline Schenkel used to say to him ' in Austria in their 'Blumengasse' residence.
But most importantly, I will remember my dad as my own personal hero. To have sacrificed at times what he wanted for his family, always providing the best food, transportation (that can be debated), travel/culture and sharing.
What more can I say, I love you dad. I will deeply miss the example you set of steadfast belief and support. I free you now dad to go into peace after the years of suffering from the onset of Parkinson's and strokes you experienced.
You will be forever in my heart and soul. I thank you for all you did and words will never be enough. There are many leaders, but there only a few souls who lead with a cause like you did...We appreciate all the generosity, kindness and leadership you brought to our lifetime. Your journey will continue with us. Maybe your book on 'wings of a genius' will unfold one day.
Love, Caroline