Tuesday, August 12, 2014

WOJCIK'S FUNERAL HOME - MICHAEL SCHIOLER FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS


MICHAEL PAUL SCHIOLER (MIKE)
B.Sc. (Civil Engineering)
November 21, 1930 - July 3, 2014

On the evening of July 3rd, I lost my dearly beloved husband after a very long, courageous battle with COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Emphysema & Chronic Bronchitis). Mike's illness presented him with many challenges that reinforced in him and all of his immediate family members, the importance of love, caring and looking out for one another. Through good times and bad, through happy times and sad, through thick and thin, we were a team. Mike's greatest passion was his family and it was for all 27 of us that he lived and breathed.
Mike was born on November 21, 1930 to parents Kai Birch Schioler and Olina Schioler (nee Magnusson). He grew up on Deer Lodge Place in St. James, attended Linwood School, St. James Collegiate, followed by United College (now the University of Winnipeg).
Mike and I (Phyllis, nee Henderson) met each other in January, 1950 at a bus stop. It was 5 and 1/2 years later upon his graduation in Civil Engineering, from the University of Manitoba that we were married. We then moved to Montreal where Mike began his 43 year career with the Dominion Bridge Company. Over the next eight years we produced five children while living in Montreal, Regina and Winnipeg.
Mike proved himself early on as Sales Manager- Regina Branch, followed by Sales Manager- Winnipeg Branch and advancing to General Manager - Winnipeg Branch. Mike retired in 1992 as Vice-President, Structural Sales Western Canada Division - Winnipeg to Vancouver. He was personable and well respected in the field of Engineering and Construction. Through the years, Mike had been Director and Provincial Vice-President of the Canadian Construction Association, Director of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, President of The Winnipeg Construction Association, and President of the Manitoba and Saskatchewan Professional Engineer's Association. He also received diplomas from the Banff School of Advanced Management and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire.
Throughout the years, Mike enjoyed his memberships with the former Carleton Club, Manitoba Club and the St. Charles Country Club. Most of all he was a proud member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity and was a life-long member of the St. James Anglican Church. Upon retirement, Mike served on the Board of Directors of the Grace Hospital, under the auspices of the Salvation Army, for six years.
Mike's favorite place for the family to gather each summer was at our cottage in Victoria Beach. He loved playing tennis at the old VB tennis courts with his doubles partner Fran Pollard and at the Deer Lodge tennis courts in Winnipeg. Mike loved the tennis talks with his son-in law Robert. In Mike's earlier years he played basketball for the University of Manitoba Bisons, played Lacrosse for Deer Lodge and enjoyed curling at the Deer Lodge, Fort Rouge, and Granite Curling Clubs. In recent years, he looked forward to playing bridge with his cronies at the Bruce Park Place Condo. He always loved a good party with all his family and numerous friends.
Mike loved his drives with me, through Assiniboine Park while listening to Neil Diamond, Willie Nelson (On The Road Again), Johnny Cash and ABBA. During our 64 years together, many happy times were spent and everlasting memories made. He loved to make up nicknames and my two names were "Lucy" and "Philly Baby".
Mike was predeceased by his parents, Kai and Olina Schioler, brother Tommy (killed in action World War II), sisters, Elsa Woods, Kathleen Skynner, nephew Henry John Skynner, his cousin Ron Leggett of Kipling, Saskatchewan, and by his brothers-in-law Dr. Peter Sudermann and David Henderson.
Mike is survived by his wife Phyllis, son Tom (Margaret) and children Julian, Raquel, Toban, Chelsa and Katrina; son David (Sharon) and children Jordan, Connor and Dane; son Kai (Ursula) and children Liam, Keiran and Bryn; daughter Kim (Dave Solleveld) and children Shannon and Danielle; daughter Linda (Robert Kennedy) and children Sarah and Melissa.
Mike is also survived by his sisters-in law, Barbara Sudermann, Naomi (Bill Mann) of  Vancouver, Noreen Henderson, special cousin John Schioler of Ottawa, several other cousins on the Schioler and Magnusson family lines and his many nieces and nephews on both sides of his extended families as well as his numerous dear friends.
A very special thank you is extended to Dr. Ray Singer for taking such great care of Mike throughout the last 35 years. Dr. Singer was thorough and easy going with him. Many thanks also to Dr. Homik; the Grace Hospital Emergency, Dr. Borrett, Dr. Macek and the Nursing Staff on the 5th Floor. Thanks also to the wonderful Firefighters and Paramedics. Mike was a very appreciative patient and enjoyed all of the staff who helped make his hospital stay comfortable and bearable.
Mike was a true Winnipegger and Canadian who was also very proud of his Danish and Icelandic heritage. Mike's family was his life and he instilled his integrity, love and dedication in his children. He was modest and never sought praise. Mike leaves a legacy of "LOVE" that will live on in ALL of us! He was truly a family man, a wonderful husband, Dad, and FAR FAR.  You will live on forever in our hearts.

"Goda Nott Min Elskin”

A  Celebration of Mike's Life will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday July 11, 2014 at Charleswood United Church, 4820 Roblin Blvd, Winnipeg, MB.
            The service will be officiated by Reverend Murray Still of  St James Anglican Church with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire a donation to The Salvation Army, The Grace Hospital Foundation, or a charity of one's choice would be appreciated.              
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements - wojciksfuneralchapel.com

Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665

www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com


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