Wilfred Arnold Schaeffer
January 17, 2021
On January 17, 2021, Wilfred Arnold Schaeffer passed away peacefully at home with family by his side.
He was predeceased by his parents, Arnold and Magdelina Schaeffer.
Wilfred is survived by his loving wife and best friend Bernice; daughters Janet Schaeffer and Nicole Schaeffer; three granddaughters Raistlin, Trista and Katia; two stepsons Ian (Margaret) Haynes and Scott Haynes; and his sidekick Bailey.
He is also survived by four step grandchildren Joshua (Lindsay) Freistadt, Amanda Freistadt, Natasha (Calvin) Rhead, Ché Freistadt; three step great-grandchildren Jordan, Hailey and Thomas; his brother Raymond (Lorette) Schaeffer; his sisters Isabel Krushelniski and Joanne (Bob) Erwin; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Wilf was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was raised on a family farm near Odessa, Saskatchewan. He made Regina his home where he raised two beautiful daughters.
Wilf always kept himself active with many projects over the years and appreciated the outdoors. He enjoyed camping at Regina Beach for several years and then 8 years at Katepwa Campground. He spent many hours around campfires with friends and plenty of coffee get-togethers.
Wilf worked many years as a proud sheet metal worker, first working at Balzers for 8 years and then 35 years with Edco Plumbing & Heating until his retirement. He was a proud Sheet Metal Workers' Union member for 50 years.
He was an honest and straightforward man of great character with an infectious laugh and always willing to lend a hand. He will be missed by so many friends and family. RIP Wilf, until we meet again.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Regina Humane Society (www.reginahumanesociety.ca) .
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Messages of Condolence
So sorry for your loss our deepest condolences to you and your family ~ Ron & Barb Hitchens
Deepest sympathy to all of Wilf and Bernice’s family. ❤️❤️ ~ Julie MacGregor
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family. Wilf will be missed, he and Harley will have a great time now. Love to you Bernice. ~ Sue Wolbaum
condolances to the family we will miss him, ~ isabelle
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all even if we can not get together right now to Celebrate Uncle Wilf’s Life. His memories will always be with you❤️❤️ ~ Michelle and Allan Schaeffer
Our thoughts and condolences to Bernice, Nikki, Janet on your lose of a great Husband and Father and Friend of many. all our love Brenda and Leonard Biden ~ Leonard Douglas Biden
Condolences go out to all of Wilfred’s family. He will be remembered. ~ Doug and Jeannie Schaeffer
My thoughts are with you Nikki xoxo ~ Amanda Weger
Dear Bernice, Janet & Nicole, My deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time. Wilf was an incredible Father, Husband and Friend. I have many happy memories from many years ago! RIP Wilf ~ Betty Porter
My condolences to Bernice, Janet and Nicole. ~ Lorne Honeysett
To Bernice and daughters and the family, deepest sympathy. Jeannette Sanheim ~ Valerie Brodner
Our sincere condolences to you, Bernice, and the rest of the family. Happy memories of the laughs we shared with you and Wilf out at Katepwa. Bert and Donna Ottenson ~ Donna Ottenson