Obituary of Dennis Schutz

Dennis Schutz, beloved husband of Brenda of Yorkton, fomerly of Churchbridge, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 2nd 2019. He was 73 years of age. The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 8th 2019 at 1:30pm from Trinity Lutheran Church in Churchbridge. In memory of Dennis, memorials to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation may be made as tokens of remembrance. On February 2, 2019 at the age of 73, Dennis passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at the Jowsey House in Yorkton. Dennis William Schutz was born on November 12, 1945 to Bill and Lena (Kendell) Schutz of Churchbridge, Saskatchewan. He was baptised at Peace Lutheran Church, Rothbury and confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Churchbridge. Dennis worked at the potash mine in Esterhazy for many years and then decided to go farming on the family farm. While working at the mine he met the love of his life, Brenda (Westman). They got married August 1, 1970 and were blessed with two daughters, Lisa and Sandy who he loved with his whole heart, encouraged to follow their dreams and was so proud of for all of their accomplishments. Dennis and Brenda had a mixed farming operation and as the years progressed they decided to downsize and Dennis went to work for EMW Industrial. He met many young guys and made great friendships over the 10 years he worked there. He was so proud he taught the young guys to drink vodka and orange crush. Dennis and Brenda lived on the family farm near Churchbridge until 2009. They sold the farm and moved into Churchbridge to enjoy their retirement. Dennis was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2009, which led them to move to Yorkton in 2013 to be closer to medical professionals. Dennis and Brenda were lucky to do lots of travelling over the years. Dennis always said he was going to Hawaii when he turned 40 and his dream came true. A highlight of Dennis' life was when his granddaughter Kaitlyn was born. They spent many happy times together on the farm. Dennis had a glitter in his eyes when he found out Kaitlyn got her license on January 2, 2019. Dennis was lucky to have two wonderful son in laws, Wayne Bashnick & Dwayne Fenske who were always there for him when he needed them. Dennis' hobbies were camping, especially the last few years where him and Brenda spent lots of time at their seasonal lot at Sun Shadows, Curling where he solved the world's problems with a cocktail or two upstairs at the curling rink and golfing with his many friends. Dennis' love for the Bee Gees and ABBA is something we will never forget. Dennis was known by many as Schutzy, Papa Schutz and Fossil One. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Brenda Schutz of 48 years, his daughters Lisa (Dwayne), Sandy (Wayne) and his one and only granddaughter Kaitlyn. He also will be missed by his brother Dale Schutz, his sister- in- law Linda Rathgeber (Wayne), mother in-law Betty Westman as well as one nephew (Neil), nieces (Rhonda, Shelley, & Mindy), cousins and many great friends. Service Details. Service When: Friday, February 8th, 2019 1:30pm Location: Trinity Lutheran Church Address: 147 Bridger Ave. CHURCHBRIDGE, SK S0A 0M0