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DANIEL THOMAS MICHAEL SCHUR
Date of Passing: Apr 10, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDANIEL THOMAS MICHAEL SCHUR
On Monday, Danny passed away in Winnipeg from glioblastoma
Celebrating his life are his wife of 28 years, Juliane Schaible, his children, Anna and Stefan Schaible-Schur, sister Carolyn Schur (Dave Fetsch), brother Willard Schur (Joyce), family near and far, and his many friends and colleagues. Danny was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Jean Schur (née Krawec).
Danny grew up on the family farm near Ethelbert, Manitoba, where his siblings introduced him to his life’s passions: music and hockey. Danny’s 50-year hockey run, mainly as a goalie, forged many cherished friendships. A highlight was when he, his son, nephew, and Riverview community skaters played vs. representatives of the visiting Ukrainian National Team.
The first phase of Danny’s musical career was as an independent composer / producer / manager based in Winnipeg. He worked with many Juno-nominated artists and created the 1999 Pan-Am Games theme song with his wife. In the second decade of his career, Danny found his calling as a composer of original musicals. His third musical, “Strike!,” set against the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike, written with Rick Chafe, was the critical and commercial success that became Danny’s calling card.
The third phase of Danny’s career was as a movie producer. The movie adaptation of “Strike!” (now “Stand!”) took an enormous ten-year effort to produce. When “Stand!” premiered in late 2019, it became the #1 Canadian movie at the box office, with a subsequent release in the US. Throughout his career, Danny focused on his Ukrainian heritage and underdog stories. But Danny always noted that his greatest accomplishment was his family. He often asserted that he could realize his artistic passion because of his wife’s support. Their love was legendary among friends and family, especially their children.
An evening prayer service will be held at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 737 Bannerman Ave. in Winnipeg on Friday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. A funeral for the family will follow at a later date. The service on Friday will be livestreamed and available through a link provided on Danny’s obituary at www.korbanchapel.com. The second service will be recorded and available for viewing later through the same link.
In lieu of flowers, Danny asked that donations be made to Rainbow Stage’s New Works Fund at:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/11770?v2=true
rainbowstage.ca or 204-989-0888. If online, please select “Rainbow Stage New Works” and indicate that the donation is in Danny Schur’s memory. Donations over $20 will receive a charitable tax receipt. Rainbow Stage is grateful for the path Danny created for new musicals in Manitoba, and your donation will help fund artists who share Danny’s passion for telling our stories.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 15, 2023
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Brilliant film producer. May he Rest in Peace. - Posted by: marc desrosiers (acquaintance) on: May 08, 2023
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Juliane, Anna and Stefan, Carolyn and Willard and family…My family and I feel your heartache and share your grief on Danny’s passing. We ask God to remember you all during this difficult time and to grant Danny eternal life in His Heavenly Home. May you take comfort in knowing that your dearly departed Danny is guiding and watching over you. He has left an impressive legacy and touched so many lives on stage and in film. With all that Danny has accomplished in his life, may he rest in peace as memories of him, his music and films live on in our hearts forever! Вічна йому пам'ять! - Posted by: Rosemarie Todaschuk (friend) on: Apr 22, 2023
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Juliane, Anna, Stefan and family, We are so truly sorry to learn of Danny’s illness and passing. He was always so engaging, and I have fond memories of chats after school or at the boys’ sports events. His smile and energy was infectious. You are close in our thoughts. Hugs to you all. Kerrie Wyant, Noah and Lucas Crossman - Posted by: Kerrie Wyant (Friend) on: Apr 21, 2023
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Dear Juliane, I have been thinking of you ever since reading about Danny's death in the WFP. My thoughts are with you and your family today and in the days and weeks to come. xx Ruth - Posted by: Ruth Hodder (Old university "copine" to Juliane) on: Apr 16, 2023
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Danny was a genius in music and business. I truly admired his love for our city and passion for exposing the truth about the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike. May he rest in peace. John Melnick - Posted by: John Melnick (Friend) on: Apr 16, 2023
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I remember Danny as a warm, creative, passionate man--a real mensch. His contribution to arts and culture, as well as to the life of community, have enriched all of our lives. My condolences to the family. - Posted by: Diane McGifford (Community friend) on: Apr 15, 2023
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It was a pleasure being included in Danny's Terry Sawchuk story, and had a fun time doing it. He will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Jimmie skinner (aquaintence) on: Apr 15, 2023