Obituary of Nicholas Schuster Jr.

SCHUSTER, Nicholas Jr. passed away on January 16th, 2022, at 89 years of age. Nicholas was born near the Pearly district on February 25th, 1932, to Nicholas Sr. and Magdalena Schuster. He was one of four siblings. Nicholas attended school at Pearly school before beginning to farm. He married his loving wife, Marie Ford, on May 18th, 1954, in Saltcoats. They spent 67 wonderful years together and had two children, Donna (Leslie) and Lauri. Nicholas was an avid farmer and resided on the farm until they moved to Yorkton to retire in 2001. Marie and Nicholas were blessed with eight grandchildren- Shayne (Danielle), Christopher (Elizabeth), Erin (Jason), Robyn (Jeffery), Adam, Stevie, Taylor, and Joseph; and five great-grandchildren (Kaylee, Noah, Isaac, Casey, and Cole). Nicholas is pre-deceased by his parents, sisters Eva Janz and Margaret Thiele and survived by his wife Marie, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his brother, Bill (Alice) Schuster. Nicholas will be remembered by his family for his kind soul and gentle demeanor. He farmed for 69 years, where he gained a love for animals and woodworking. He had a fantastic sense of humor, and his lighthearted attitude left a lasting impression on everyone who had the pleasure to know him. He will be dearly missed. The Funeral Service was held on January 22, 2022 in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Doreen Day, Certified Celebrant, officiating. The eulogist was Christopher Drotar. Musical selections were “Amazing Grace”, “The September Song” and “You Needed Me”. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Mark, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Taylor Fulawka, Joseph Fulawka, Stevie Drotar, Chris Drotar, Robyn Pflanzer and Jeffrey Pflanzer serving as casket-bearers. The Honorary Bearers were Shayne Girdler, Erin Parker and Adam Girdler. Memorial donations in Nicholas’ name may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation (1379 Kenaston Boulevard Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 2T5). Messages of condolence may be shared at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Service When: Saturday, January 22nd, 2022 1:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Nicholas Schuster Jr. February 25, 1932 - January 16, 2022 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book