January 2, 1929 ~ February 26, 2021
Peacefully, on February 26, 2021, Henry passed away with his wife Audrey by his side, while she sang “God be with you till we meet again”. He was 92 years old.
He was predeceased by his parents, Reinhold and Lydia; his son Kenneth; siblings, Elsie (Louis); Gwendolyn (Karl); Marlene (David); sister-in-law Vivian and brother-in-law Rudy.
Henry will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Audrey (nee Schmidt); children, Dolores (Jim) and Barry (Bonnie); grandchildren, Brandon (Christa) , Tana (Noel) and great-granddaughter, Blake. He is survived by siblings, Wilma, Wilbert (Eva) and Joan (Gordon); goddaughter, Geraldine; sisters-in-law Bernice and Doreen; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Henry was born in Friedensfeld and at the age of 10, the family moved to Lowland in the R.M. of Brokenhead. He met the love of his life, Audrey in Steinbach at a wedding in 1958 and proposed that same year on Christmas Day. They married on June 20, 1959. Together they mixed farmed and Henry worked on various construction jobs. They sold the farm in Lowland and moved to Beausejour in 1992. Henry enjoyed old time dances with Mom, he loved taking the grandkids to Fairs and teaching them how to play checkers, card games (Hola). Henry will be remembered for his love of sweets, TV, naps and visiting people.
Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 11:00 am with a private interment to follow at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Lowland. Those wishing to attend may do so by parking in the Sobering Funeral Chapel parking lot and tuning their radio to 98.1 FM and following COVID-19 Restrictions by remaining in their vehicle.
Special thank you to Pastor Bart for his continual support and all the Home Care Workers, his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, Box 1825, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0 or Zion Lutheran Church, Box 968, Beausejour, MB. R0E 0C0.
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Donna Borkowsky
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. So very difficult in these current times. Hugs to you all.
Dolores
Thank you Donna
Thinking of you and your family too
Ron and Sharon Martin
Barry, Bonnie, Brandon and Tana and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories of Dad/Grandpa.
Lorine Freund
Audrey, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your
family. Take care.
Lorine
Gail Bell
Audrey Delores and Barry and Bonnie and rest of the family. My deepest condolences to all of you
Perry & Bonnie Stefaniuk
Our sympathy to Audrey, Delores, Barry & Bonnie, Brandon & Tana. Henry will be missed. Cherish your memories.
Helene & Lou Savisky
Our deepest sympathy to you Audrey and the Schmidke family. Please know our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time of your lives.God bless you all & may Henry RIP.
Debbie Draward
My deepest sympathy to you Audrey and your whole family. When ever our paths passed it was always a pleasure to stop and talk. Henry always had a smile on his face. May it comfort you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
Lisa & Brian Hnatyshyn
So sorry for your loss
Norma Buss
My sincere condolences to the family. Prayers and hugs during this difficult time.
Coleen Stefaniuk
My sincerest sympathy to Barry, Bonnie and family.
Doreen smith
So sorry for your loss of Henry to Audrey, Delores and Barry and families.
Ron & Cheryl Andres
Our sympathy to Audrey and family in the loss of Henry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Audrey and James Gunning
Dolores and family – sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your dear Dad. May he rest in peace. hugs and prayers to you, love Audrey and James Gunning
Debbie and Larry Okolita
Our sincere condolences at this sad time.
Bill and Shirley and family
Our deepest sympathy to Audrey, Delores, Barry and family on the loss of your husband and dad. He will be fondly remembered.
Shelley and Wayne
Sending our heartfelt condolences to the Schmidtke family on the loss of their dear father Henry. He was a funny guy and we will miss his friendly smile. May he Rest In Peace and may the family be blessed with memories of good times. ❤️
Howard Stefaniuk
Our sympathy to Audrey, Deloris, Barry, Bonnie and family. Sorry for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Howard and Shannon Stefaniuk
Allison Leaf
So sorry for your loss Barry,Bonnie, Brandon, and Tana.
Gerald Hawranik
Sorry to hear of Henry’s passing. Deepest sympathy to Audrey and the family. He always had a kind word and a smile for everyone he met. He will be missed. May God Bless and Comfort the family.
Leonard and Betty Goritz
Audrey, Delores, Barry and family,
Thinking of you at this time.
May god grant you comfort and peace.
Cherish all the good memories.
Leonard and Betty Goritz
Debbie Schick & Gerald Maliszewsky
Auntie Audrey, Dolores, Jim, Barry, Bonnie, Brandon, Tana and families:
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Henry’s passing. Thinking of you and extending love to you all and wishing you comfort and peace. Wishing we could be there tomorrow.
Virginia Kubish
My sincere condolences to Audrey and family, upon the loss of your husband and father, as I will always remember Henry and Audrey enjoying all the Old time Dances for many years. May he Rest In Peace, My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Darlene Schmidtke-Turner
Audrey my thoughts and Prayers are with you. We will remember Henry’s laughter, God Bless You
Leona Weidman
My sympathies to you, Audrey, Deloris, Barry & Bonnie and your families, on the passing of your dear husband, Dad, and Grandpa, Henry. God Bless and Comfort you all. Rest In Peace Henry.
Dennis & Ingrid
Our deepest sympathies to you Audrey and your family on Henry’s passing.May he Rest In Peace.
Larry and Marcia Henzel
Our condolences to you Audrey and family may the memories you have comfort you at this time Larry and Marcia Henzel
Glen Schmitke
Our condolences are with you Audry and the entire Schmitke family. May God grant you His peace at this time. Glen and Carol Schmitke
Lisa &Brian Hnatyshyn
So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs your way.
Janet and Larry Stadnyk
So sorry to hear of Henry’s passing
Condolences to your family
beverly flatt
Sorry to hear about Henry. He lived to a good age.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Nancy Shumsky
Audrey and family:
My condolences to you at this time of loss. Henry was a good man and always with a
smile on his face. The Lord is with him, may he rest in peace.
Nancy Shumsky
Jan & Len Pleskacz
Audrey, Delores, Barry, & families,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Henry. It’s always hard to loose someone you love. Our thoughts are with you.
Len & Jan
Tony and Michelle Lobchuk
Dolores,
Please know we are thinking of you during this time. I’ll always remember the laughs my family had with your Dad and Mom during their visits with my folks.