Egon Schlingmeier, 77 years, Gutersloh, Germany 36-07-20 to 14-01-29 St. Jean, QC, after a long battle with kidney and cardiovascular disease, he passed away peacefully. He grew up in Herford, under the watchful eye of his parents, August and Erna and their family, who shared several houses on the same street. Long-time resident of St Valentin, he took great joy in his extended family’s day to day achievements, including their furniture business. Trained as an upholsterer, his eye for detail, leant itself to his passions of photography and gardening. Undeterred by most any challenge, no doubt as a result of his wartime experiences as a child, he entered wholeheartedly and completely into anything he undertook. “I came to this country in 1959”, he would say, and spoke of the many merits of this beautiful place. He arrived with one suitcase and amassed great wealth – a community who rallied to support him when times were hard (cancer survivor). His Heimatland (homeland) was also close in his memory, and he spoke often about it. He earned distinguished titles: son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his loving wife (Marlene), sisters (Edith, Anita), son and daughter in law (David, Laura) and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He held his grandsons Noah and Josh in a special place, and took great joy in their every achievement.
Serre & Finnegan Funeral Home:
Lacolle, Qc, J0J 1J0
450-246-3988 / 1-800-263-3074
www.serrefinnegan.com
Condolences 1p.m. will be followed by a memorial service 2p.m. at Lacolle United Church, on Saturday 8 February 2014.
The funeral will follow in May (to be announced). Special thanks to the Hospital staff 6th floor south, his medical team through the years and his visiting nurse. Donations in lieu of flowers are requested to the Kidney Foundation, Heart and Stroke, L’Hopital du Haut-Richelieu, or Lacolle United Church.