SCHNITZLER

William Alfred Schnitzler passed away on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 in Regina, SK. Bill was born to William and Rose Schnitzler on May 11th, 1941 in Allan, SK. He was predeceased by his 1st wife, Frances Schnitzler; 2nd wife, Jean Schnitzler; parents, William and Rose Schnitzler; sister, Frances Miller; brother, Raymond Schnitzler; sister, Caroline Ellis; and brother, Joseph Schnitzler. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his children: Netta (Russ) Farrow – Abbotsford, BC, Steven Schnitzler – Regina, SK, Jason Schnitzler – Regina, SK and Camille (Cliff) Wagner – Regina, SK; grandchildren: Ashley Farrow, Evan and Hunter Wiest, Charlotte Schnitzler, Hadrian and Jorja Wagner; stepchildren: Doug (Betty) – Saskatoon, SK, Sharon (Yves) Bordeau – Moose Jaw, SK, Garry (Cathy) – Surrey, BC, Allan (Sharon) – Saskatoon, SK, Bonny Mitchell – Moose Jaw, SK, and Timothy (Senka) – Florence, Italy; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Jim (Yvonne) – Saskatoon, SK; sister-in-law, Marge – Vernon, BC; brother, Frank – Westbank, BC; brother, Ron (Judy)- Saskatoon, SK; sister, Margaret Sander – Martinsville, SK; and sister-in-law, Diane Schnitzler – Saskatoon, SK. There are many nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends that will remember him. Bill was employed by SaskTel throughout Saskatchewan. He spent his leisure time curling, golfing and wood working. Bill was a gifted carpenter, building houses and several pieces of beautiful furniture. Gardening was another past time he enjoyed. Bill became involved with SaskTel Pioneers and the telephone clown group. He found cheering up patients in the hospitals, especially the children’s ward, time well spent. Church was always important throughout his life, starting as an alter server to becoming a Deacon in the Diocese of Calgary on June 9th, 2008. His work was assisting the priests at the altar proclaiming God’s Word, tribunal, weddings, baptisms, funeral vigils, funerals and lector, leading the pastoral care team, Chaplin at the hospital, minister of Holy Communion, visitation minister at care homes, leading the bereavement team and visiting at the Remand Center giving support to prisoners. Bill was a loving, generous and giving person and will be greatly missed by all those that knew him. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, September 30th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 1064 3rd Ave NW, Moose Jaw, SK. The Most Reverend Arch Bishop Don Bolen will be the presiding celebrant with Homilist Father George Thattuparampil, visiting priests and Deacon Lamont Dyck. Interment will take place at Rosedale Cemetery at a later date. Those unable to attend may view the service virtually by going to https://youtu.be/s0CJhkeXYLs. A Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, September 29th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Bill’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com