Harvey Daniel Schiltz

Harvey Daniel Schiltz, 76 years, of Humboldt, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Humboldt District Hospital. Harvey was born on March 28, 1941 at Watson, SK to Roman and Freida (nee Schreiner) Schiltz.  He grew up on the family farm in the Annaheim district, attending Hat Creek School until Grade 8 and then continuing his education at Annaheim for high school.  He began employment at Angelstad’s and over the next few years worked to become a Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker.  This career took him to many places throughout western Canada to work including Lanigan, Prince George, BC, the Territories and Northern Alberta, Saskatoon and Calgary.  On November 7, 1964 Harvey married Anita Hofmann of Muenster and together they raised their four children.  Upon both of their retirements and desiring to return to their roots, they moved to Humboldt in June 2010.  Harvey was a handyman who was willing to help family and friends with their many projects including building decks and fences, remodelling bathrooms and basements.  He enjoyed being outside doing yardwork or traveling to a lake to take in some fishing.  Harvey was an avid reader and enjoyed music, singing in a choir for a number of years.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and while in Humboldt was a busy volunteer at the Good Neighbour Store. Harvey will be lovingly remembered by his wife Anita Schiltz of Humboldt; their four children and five grandchildren:  Tim (Angele) Schiltz and daughter Amanda (Colin) and expectant great grandchild Dahl, all of Chestermere, AB; Colette Schiltz (Dennis Page) and children Rebecca Page and Braydon Page, all of Saskatoon; Janet (Norm) Decoste of Calgary, AB; and Gina Schiltz and children Jack Ritchie and Callum Ritchie, all of Calgary; brother Howard (Lucille) Schiltz of Rosetown; members of the Hofmann family:  George Hoffman of Regina, Adele (Ron) Brons of Saskatoon, Roger (Mary) Hofmann and Ralph Hofmann, all of Muenster, Marie (Tom) Kurjata of Saskatoon, Noreen (Wayne) Strueby of Humboldt and Lorna (Drew) Britz of Saskatoon; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Harvey was predeceased by his parents, Roman and Freida Schiltz; parents-in-law George and Margaret Hofmann; sister Ruth (Willard) Ehalt; and sister-in-law Frances Hofmann.  The Prayer Service for Harvey was held on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. led by Nestor Trach and the Funeral Mass was offered on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. celebrated by Fr. Michael Yaremko and Fr. Daniel Muyres, OSB. Both services were held at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt.  Interment followed in St. Augustine Parish Cemetery. Memorial Donations in Harvey’s memory may be made to the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation or St. Augustine Parish.