Obituary of Herbert John Schwindt

SCHWINDT, HERBERT JOHN MARCH 7, 1915 - OCTOBER 31, 2005 It is with great sadness and sorrow that the family announces the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law, brother and friend. Herb passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, October 31, 2005 at the age of 90 years to be with Anne. Herb will always be remembered and greatly missed by his son Norbert and daughter-in-law Irene of Edmonton, AB; daughter Lillian and son-in-law V. Paul Wintonyk of Regina, SK; five grandchildren: Ivan (Dallas) Schwindt, Daniel (Darlene) Schwindt, Darcy Schwindt, Vern (Leeanne Scott) Wintonyk and Wanda (Sasha) Lapchuk; five great-grandchildren: Alicia Paquin, Glen and David Schwindt, Adelyn Emily Schwindt and Zachary French; sisters, Ethel Beuche and family and Marjorie Guille and family; brother Howard Schwindt and family; sisters-in-law, Katie (Jules) Ronsman and family, Barbara (Don) Herbert and family and Johanna Meyerhoffer and family; as well as numerous cousins, nephews, nieces and all the friends he made throughout his lifetime. Herbert was predeceased by his loving wife, Anne (nee Meyerhoffer) in 2002; his parents John Henry and Flora (nee Nurnberg) Schwindt; brothers-in-law, Marvin Bueche, Robert Guille, August, Michael and Leo Meyerhoffer; sisters-in-law, Ethel Schwindt and Rose Meyerhoffer. Herbert was born in Colfax, SK and came back to the Lewvan District with his parents and sister, Ethel, after his dad and mom went back to Kansas to finish his dads career with Sante Fe Railroad and Advance Rumley Company as a locomotive engineer in Emporia and Wichita, Kansas. Herb attended Maple Leaf School and learned farming from his parents and the Custom Threshing crew that John Henry Schwindt managed. While gaining experience farming in the Lewvan area he met his loving wife Anne, from Francis, SK and they were married on October 9, 1943. Herb and Anne thereafter rented farmland in the Lewvan area and subsequently settled in the town of Lewvan, where it was a pleasure for Herb to also drive the bus for the Milestone School Unit and be with the students from 1959 to 1982. Herb shall be dearly remembered as a kind, generous and gentle man during his stay in the Lewvan District and loved assisting his neighbors and being assisted. His son Norbert and his friendly neighbors greatly helped Herb and Anne relocate to the farmstead near Lewvan and Colfax. Let the song "What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong describe Herbs wholesome manner and caring character to mankind and his adoration for the animal kingdom. He loved to be with his immediate family and relatives and friends and all are a special joy and contentment for Herb and Anne. We shall be with Herb and always cherish him and his friendly generous nature and laughter. Thanking God for his presence. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue. Interment and luncheon to follow. Flowers are splendid, however, should friends desire, donations may be made to Regina Lutheran Home, 1925 - 5th Avenue North, Regina S4R 7W1 or to a charity of ones choice. An on-line book of condolence may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com LOGO