Date of Birth: September 15, 1933
Date of Death: January 31, 2019
The family of Kenneth Schick is saddened by his passing on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019.
Kenneth was born on Sept. 15, 1933, the second child born to John and Annie (Baber) Schick of Lemberg, Sask. He grew up on the family farm, attended Garden School and then farmed until his retirement.
Kenneth loved his everyday job of farming and tried to improve it year by year. He spent 23 years with the love of his life, Mary McTaggart, in Lemberg.
Ken was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lemberg, opening the doors each day for anyone. He also was the secretary and caretaker of the Garden Cemetery for a number of years.
Ken was a quiet man and would help anyone in need. He became ill in the past few months and passed away peacefully in the Yorkton hospital with family by his side.
Ken was predeceased by his father in 1948; his mother in 1988; two brothers-in-law, Norman Maurer and Ferdinand Hollinger; a sister-in-law, Charlene Schick; and a niece, Cheryl Maurer.
He is survived by his partner, Mary McTaggart, and her four children; three brothers, Paul (Elaine) of Melfort, Sask. Calvin (Helen) of Edmonton. Alta. and Elwood of Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask.; two sisters, Marilyn Maurer of Neudorf, Sask. and Verena Hollinger of Melville, Sask.; and 16 nieces and nephews.
Ken’s funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lemberg, with the Rev. Doug Schmirler officiating. The organist, Maureen Pfeifer, led in the hymns, “Here I Am Lord,” “Just As I Am” and “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.” Dan Scheirer read scripture; as special tributes, Pastor Doug sang “Be Not Afraid” and Imogene Schick and Ryan Maurer presented the eulogy. All of Ken’s family and friends were considered honorary pallbearers, and the urn bearer was Ken’s brother, Elwood Schick.
Interment will take place in the spring at the Garden Peace Evangelical Reform Cemetery in the Duff district.
Arrangements were entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home, Melville.
