Gladys Maria Schindel

1928 – 2024

96 Years Old

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom/Grandma, Gladys (Wutzke) Schindel at the age of 96, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, with her family by her side.

Mom was born to Gustave and Augusta Wutzke on January 21, 1928 in Saskatoon City Hospital.  Mom was 5th in her family with 1 brother & 6 sisters and grew up on a farm in Clarkboro, SK. and Mom went to school in Kilmeny School.  In January 1935, Grandpa Wutzke passed away leaving Grandma Wutzke with 8 children to raise alone.  They stayed on the farm and Mom said anyone old enough had a chore to do.  Mom was baptized and confirmed at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bergheim District.  

Mom married Fred Schindel November 8, 1945.  Mom & Dad farmed for the first 3 years in the Bergheim District and then lived and worked in Saskatoon.  Farmers at heart, in 1952 they moved to Belbutte, SK and farmed for 29 years.  Mom & Dad had 4 children, 3 daughters and 1 son.  In 1981, they sold the farm and retired to North Battleford, SK.

Mom had a strong Christian faith, she was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and attended church regularly.  Mom’s passion for gardening included the many flowers in her yard especially tulips, peonies and tiger lilies.  After Mom moved to town, she took up 5 pin bowling in the winter and lawn bowling in summer, including several bowling bus trips.  Mom liked to crochet, and her kids and grandkids all have afghan’s to remember her by.  Celebrating family milestones such as birthdays and anniversaries was very important to Mom, including games of cards or dice. 

In 2014 Mom downsized to Caleb Village and in 2020 she moved to Battlefords District Care Centre.

Gladys was predeceased by her husband Fred Schindel, her parents Gustave and Augusta Wutzke, brother Walter Wutzke, and sisters Lillian Schindel, Violet Maduke, Eileen Bannantyne and Doreen Woodley.

Left to cherish her memories are her 4 children, Yvonne (Raymond) Gatzke, Fay (Merle) Berg, Michael (Jocelyn) Schindel and Gale Smith; Gladys was Grandma, Nanny, Oma to 7 grandchildren, Darcy (Connie) Gatzke, Tammy (Vaughn) Bartusek, Warren (Patty) Berg, Brock Schindel, Blake (Taylur) Schindel, Graham (Brandi Kaiser) Smith,  and Merissa (Daniel O’Hara) Smith; 8 great grandchildren Chelsea (Jono) Pomdeli, Chandra (Wyatt) Moore, Devyn (Morgan Gratton) Dimmick, Jaryd Dimmick, Travys Dimmick, Cole (Ellie O’Loughlin) Berg, Chase Berg, and Lolaa Campsalle; and 4 great great grandchildren Hallie Pomedli, Theo Pomedli, Isabelle Moore and Oliver O’Loughlin.  Gladys is also survived by her sisters Adeline Olkanych and Martha Hoffman; and her sisters-in-law, Helen Schindel and Katie Schindel; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Thank-you to the caregivers and staff at Battlefords District Care Centre, for your kindness, compassion and support of Mom during her stay.  Thank-you to the medical professionals at Battlefords Union Hospital for your compassion and care for Mom.

The Service of Remembrance will take place on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. held at the Garden Chapel – 1332 100th Street North Battleford, SK. with Reverend Janice Trost officiating.  A private family interment will be held at Belbutte Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be directed to the Zion Lutheran Church – 10801 Winder Crescent, North Battleford, SK S9A 2B9.

Condolences for the family can be made at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium – Tessa Bell Apprentice Funeral Director.

• Date : 2024-06-14
• Location : Battleford, SK