JOHN WALTER SCHMIDT

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JOHN WALTER SCHMIDT August 5, 1942 - July 27, 2016 It is with great sorrow we announce John's passing. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Linda; daughter Kerri Rotzien (Brad) and sons Jeff (Maxine) and Ryan and his beloved grandchildren Zachary, Mckayla, Max, Mitchell and Nate. He is also survived by his sisters Marge (Pete) and Roseanne. He was predeceased by his brother Gary and parents John and Olga. John was born and raised in Clarkleigh, MB. At age 17 John enlisted and served three years in the Royal Canadian Navy. After he left the RCN he went to work at the radar stations on the DEW Line in the NWT. In 1965 John became an Ironworker at Local 728. He worked across Canada and the US helping to build hospitals, schools, dams, skyscrapers, bridges, towers and many other buildings that map the skyline. THE FINAL CLIMB This building is so high That I must climb today As I lie here on my bed of white No one to lead the way. I see some brothers standing Next to an awesome light I see their hard hats gleaming What is this wondrous sight? "Why we're topping off your building" I hear the pusher say "You're booming up to Paradise To collect your final pay." So I looked down below me Waved farewell to loved ones all Then walked across the highest beam And answered Heaven's call. Our thanks to Dr. Lockman, Dr. Kaita, Vicki, and the wonderful WRHA Palliative Care Team. A very special thank you to all the "ANGELS" who work on the Palliative Care Ward at St. Boniface Hospital for taking such good care of John. A celebration of John's life will take place on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Joy Lutheran Church, 2-50 Barnes Street, Winnipeg with interment at Clarkleigh Cemetery, Clarkleigh, MB at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, if desired, a donation may be made to the St. Boniface Palliative Care Ward.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 30, 2016