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Erwin SCHMIDTKE
Erwin SCHMIDTKE
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Erwin SCHMIDTKE Obituary
On Monday, November 14th, 2011, Erwin Schmidtke passed away unexpectedly at the age of 79 years.
Erwin is survived by his wife, Edith; children, Karin, Ingrid Grinde, Hardy (Tania), and Carolyn; grandchildren, Max, Levi, and Amy; sister, Else (Walter) Knodel; brother, Heinz (Helen), as well as numerous other family members and friends.
A Public Viewing will be held on Monday, November 21, 2011 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Glenwood Funeral Home, south of Wye Road on Range Road 232 in Sherwood Park, Alberta. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Point Church of God, 62nd Street and Ellerslie Road in Edmonton, Alberta, with interment to follow at Glenwood Memorial Gardens. Donations in Erwin's memory may be made to Habitat For Humanity.
To email condolences, please visit:
www.glenwoodmemorial.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
11 Entries
Grace Khanansho
December 12, 2011
To Karin, Ingrid,Hardy, and Carolyn,
My deepest condolences to all of you...I just heard. So sorry.
Grace Khanansho (Vancouver, B.C.)
martin neyka
November 22, 2011
Met Erwin at the conoe mountain lodge. Had some good times there with him and Heinz.That hotel set his Family up for life. It really is a legacy he leaves behind. Scratched it up Erwin.......some will understand. To the family never forget what your father did for you....... in his memory. Condolences to all.
Wendy and Jason Cinnamon
November 21, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
November 20, 2011
Hi Hardy,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Claire, Nathan Joyce and John Cheng
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Petra "Tante" Quinn
November 19, 2011
I never met Erwin, but I heard Karin talking about him so many times. My deepest sympathy to the family in those hard times. He will live on the hearts of those, who loved him.
November 19, 2011
My mother lived next door to your Dad for three years at the St. Thomas Health Centre. He was good company and very kind to her. It was a gift to have known him. Lucille, on behalf of Thérèse Laplante.
WANDA MARTYN
November 19, 2011
November 19,11
Corolyn and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your dads passing.
I know this is a very difficult time for
all of you . You will keep him close in your heart always and remember all your good times together.With deepest sympathy
EDMONTON ALBERTA.
November 18, 2011
"Over the last 40 years Erwin and I worked together, we joked and laughed
and fished together. We enjoyed Erwins company when he stayed at our house in Horse Shoe Bay, BC. A man proud of his craftsmanship. These are the memories of a life time, never to be forgotten. " Hugh and Olive MacDonald
Erwin and Heinz. Brothers.
Mark Knodel
November 18, 2011
Mark Knodel
November 18, 2011
I have had the pleasure of meeting Erwin on several occasions in Valemount. He was always friendly, and helpful when I stayed at the lodge.
My condolences to the familly.
Rest in peace Erwin.
Mark and Linda Krug
November 18, 2011
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our hearts and thoughts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
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