2017
Obituary for Johannes Ernst Scheibler
Johannes (John) Scheibler
Sept.18, 1931 – Sept. 2, 2017
It is with sadness that the Scheibler Family announces the passing of the family’s patriarch, Johannes Scheibler (85 years), formerly of Stratton, On.
He passed away at the Emo Health Centre on Saturday, September 2, 2017, with his wife and family singing, praying, and sharing memories around his bed side.
Johannes was born on September 18, 1931, in Zittau, Germany to Oswald and Margarete Scheibler; he was one of 7 children. As a young boy he enjoyed being outdoors, playing his instrument in church, and he loved to read and learn.
Following WWII, at the tender age 17 he met his future wife, Inge Rentz, at a refugee camp in Germany. They married in 1952, and in 1955, wanting a better life for himself and his young family, immigrated to Canada – settling first in Winnipeg then in Stratton, On in 1960. He quickly picked up the English language by reading stories in the Reader’s Digest, and in 1962, along with his wife proudly became a Canadian citizen.
During his first years in Canada Johannes worked hard to support his growing family by doing odd jobs, working in a factory, and selling produce from their farm – instilling a strong work ethic in his children. Then for 22 years Johannes worked for the CN Railway as a foreman until a back injury led to his early retirement.
After the birth and illness of their son, Frank, Johannes and Inge committed their lives more fully to God. Johannes grew to have an unshakeable faith and a personal relationship with God that he expressed and practised daily through his quiet prayer and devotion time every morning, his teaching and example to his children, his singing and whistling of Christian hymns wherever he was and whatever he was doing, and his spontaneous expressions throughout the day of “Praise the Lord!” – thanking God for his many blessings. He felt especially blessed when their home was over-flowing with family!
Johannes loved the land he lived on in Stratton. Even while he was busy with his day job and farming, he lovingly tended to his bountiful vegetable garden and beautiful flowers. (The sound of him hoeing and whistling in the garden will always stay with us.) Gardening brought him such joy.
Over the years Johannes pursued many interests including, becoming an avid stamp-collector, attending Prayer Breakfasts, visiting with and singing for isolated seniors, creating and selling his distinctive woodwork that can still be seen throughout the area, and running as a candidate for the Christian Heritage Party in a federal election.
Most notably his family and friends will remember Johannes for his beautiful, rich baritone voice that would soar above all others. God gifted him with an amazing voice that needed to be heard! Not so long ago
Johannes was still singing God’s praise and joining his children in harmony. His family will miss his mischievous grin, his warm and welcoming hugs, his German and English reading of the Christmas Story, his banter, competitiveness and enthusiasm during a card game, his ‘creative’ German/English words, and his youthful passion for life.
Johannes was pre-deceased by his two younger brothers, Hermann and Friedrich of Germany, his infant son in Germany, and his 55-year-old son, Frank.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 65 years, Inge; his children Mike, Barb (Larry), Chris, Jim (Maxine), Ralph (Cindy), Andreas (Denise), Rosi (Domenic), Gabriel, Gloria (Tony), Dorothy; his numerous grandchildren
and great-grandchildren (the youngest being 2 weeks old); his siblings, nieces and nephews in Ontario, Manitoba, and Germany; and his many friends throughout the Rainy River district.
Family and friends will be received at the Northridge Funeral Home on Friday, September 8/17, at 7 p.m.
A Service of Celebration and Remembrance of Johannes’ life will follow at the funeral home on Saturday, September 9/17, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Mark Mast officiating. Luncheon to follow.
A private internment will take place at the Emo Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Emo Health Centre Auxillary .
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Johannes Ernst
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