Agnes Schemenauer
June 17, 1928 – June 10, 2018

Agnes (nee Sterner) Schemenauer of Lake Lenore, SK, (and formerly of Humboldt, SK), passed away at Humboldt District Hospital on Sunday, June 10, 2018, just one week short of her 90th birthday. Agnes, one in a family of 14 children, was born on June 17, 1928, to John Sr. and Katherine (nee Aschenbrenner) Sterner at home on their farm north of Annaheim, SK. She grew up there and attended Leavenworth Rural School. Following her education, Agnes began working at Kennedy’s in St. James, SK. It was during that time that she met Theodore “Ted” Schemenauer, who was doing some custom field work at a farm in the district. A special relationship developed between them, culminating in their marriage on October 11, 1949, in St. James Roman Catholic Church. During the first two-and-a-half years of their life together, Agnes and Ted lived with his parents and his sister Rosemary. Over the next 10 years, five children were born to them. After Ted’s father passed away in 1952, he purchased the family farm and continued raising grain and livestock. On August 12, 1991, Agnes and Ted moved into Humboldt. The Schemenauers were a very close-knit family and enjoyed spending leisure time together. One of their favorite activities was fishing; Ted and the kids did the fishing, and Agnes was in charge of the big fish fry. Over the years, visits with their grandchildren were an important part of their lives. Agnes absolutely loved babies and was filled with joy when a newborn joined the family. From young on, Agnes seized life with a passion. Whatever she did, she threw herself totally into it. Her various interests included gardening, horses, curling and, especially, people. Agnes was a very vibrant, fun-loving, and social person with a magnetic personality who attracted a host of friends. She loved going out for coffee, which often included apple fritters and ice-cream, or for a meal, particularly Chinese food. As well, Agnes and Ted enjoyed travelling to various points in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. A favorite destination was Mesa, Arizona. Another important part of Agnes’ life was her association with the Catholic Women’s League of which she was a member for 60 year, with some of that time serving as president in Lake Lenore. After moving to Humboldt, she became a member of the Legion Ladies Auxillary to the Royal Canadian Legion. Ted passed away on April 25, 2003. Agnes continued to reside in their home. Eventually, she found love again in an old friend, Len Arp. Their companionship and mutual admiration led to their engagement, and both enjoyed attending a number of social activities together especially dancing. Agnes will be lovingly remembered by her fiancé, Leonard Arp; her five children and 14 grandchildren: JUDY (Jack) Timmerman and family, Jody Kopp (Marc Delainey), Jeff Timmerman (Corinne), and Josh Timmerman (Amanda Wall); PETER Schemenauer (Cheryl Clostio) and family, Blake Schemenauer, and Lindsay (Mike) Posteraro; ELIZABETH (Lorne) Lemmerich and family, Cory (Rachelle) Lemmerich, Sara (Craig) Pierrard, and Crystal (Kevin) Schuweiler; JOAN (Les) Ramler and family, Janelle Ramler, Lyndon Ramler, and Meagan Ramler; and JANE (Murray) Ramler and family, Nolan (Marcia) Ramler, Ryan (Charyce) Ramler, and Ashlynn (Joel) Spence; 27 great-grandchildren; five brothers and two sisters: Alois (Lydia) Sterner, Adolph Sterner, Alfred Sterner, Helen Hueser, Annamarie Teiber, George Sterner, and Dave Sterner; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Ted Schemenauer; parents, John Sr. and Katherine (nee Aschenbrenner) Sterner; three sisters and three brothers: Mary (Ben) Roenspies, Margaret (Gilbert) Albers, Katherine (Jim) Meyers, Joe (Anne) Sterner, John Sterner Jr., and Michael Sterner; ; half-brother, John (Mary) Sterner; brothers-in-law: Donald Hueser, and Ed Teiber, and sister-in-law, Madeline Sterner. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Friday, June 15, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., celebrated by Fr. Joseph Salihu. Others taking part were: Janelle Ramler, crossbearer; Sara Perrard and Jody Kopp, scripture readers; Crystal Schuweiler, intentions; Lindsay Posteraro, Ashlynn Spence and Meagan Ramler, giftbearers; Joan Dressler and Carol Forster, memorial table attendants. Music ministry was provided by director Loretta Schugmann, organist Marie Aubin, and members of the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir. A eulogy was delivered by Judy Timmerman. An honor guard was formed by members of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Active pallbearers were Jeff Timmerman, Josh Timmerman, Blake Schemenauer, Cory Lemmerich, Lyndon Ramler, Nolan Ramler and Ryan Ramler. Interment followed at St. Augustine R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, #301 – 2550 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 3X1.

 

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Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306) 682-4114