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1952
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2020
Alfred Schelle Obituary
Alfred (Fred) P. Schelle (68) of Thunder Bay passed away June 10, 2020 in Thunder Bay ON at St. Joseph's Hospital with family by his side after his battle with lung cancer.
Born in Munich, Germany on June 5, 1952 and immigrated to Canada in 1954 with his parents.
Schooling includes P.A.C.I., Confederation College, & Lakehead University. He was a long time employee of RuggedAir Systems, and enjoyed scouting, camping, collecting comics, coins, stamps etc.
Alfred is survived by loving common-law wife of 25 years (1995 to 2020) Dawn MacPherson, sister Susan (Schelle) & husband Larry MacGregor, daughter Candace Schelle, son Donald Schelle & wife Sue (Dodds) , grandchildren Adam & Matthew Schelle, Courtney Ferris & Peyton Puhach, nephews Aaron & Dillon MacGregor, & Ex-Wife Nadine (Varey) Schelle. Alfred is predeceased by parents Carl & Waltraud (Niedermeier) Schelle.
Special thanks go to Lorri Kozyra and partner Rick Rogozinski for always being there for support and help.
Fred was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and confidant to all those around him. Always helpful, he often went out of his way to support those around him. Conversations with Fred were light, friendly and chalk full of wisdom with a dash of humour. Fred's memory will live forever within the many people that he touched throughout his life.
As per his wishes, there will not be any formal services. Cremation and interment is to be performed by Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Regional Cancer Centre or The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre would be appreciated.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Alfred Schelle
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Randy Johnson
July 7, 2020
Cathy & I are sad to hear of your loss.
Fred was a great friend who will be missed by many.
Back in the day, he loved playing cards, pool (Pool Halls & Prosvita), collecting comics, board games (Risk) & shuffle board.
I recall going to Port Arthur Billiards. It had an upstairs bowling alley (we had to set our own pins) & playing pinball when it was illegal in most cities.
One story about board games....
Fred owned a Ouji Board.
We tried it one evening.
Had some strange & interesting answers....
We then asked, 'what is the number of our math teacher, Mr Ellis'?
It provided a 345-xxxx number.
We then looked it up in the phone book.
It was correct. We were wide-eyed & shocked!
I can't recall playing anymore Ouji again....scarry times. :-)
I also remember playing the first video game, Pong, in Fred's parents basement.
We visited Thunder Bay a few years back.
Mr Bingham was super nice and threw a party the night we arrived.
I got to see many of my neighbours, childhood friends & people I had known during my 7 years working at Pool 7.
Fred & Woody were my two oldest. It was wonderful to see them and everyone that attended.
Many thanks Bobby.
RIP my friend...I will miss you always.
You were a fine man.
Carol
June 20, 2020
Our sincere condolences to Dawn and Fred's family. We shared many good times with great conversations and debates when they were at their summer property in Pass Lake. Those days will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Fred. Ray and Carol Hammerberg.
Vic and Lynda Volochkov, Smiths Falls
June 16, 2020
Our condolences to you Dawn.
Arden little
June 13, 2020
Fred was my best friend in Thunder Bay. Ive known him since public school and, although I moved away in 1980, he always gave me a place to stay when I came back for visits. Too many shared experiences to recount, or remember. I miss him already.
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