With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gerald (Jerry) Schischikowsky of Hines Creek, Alberta, surrounded by his loved ones at Fairview Hospital on March 14, 2022 at the age of 80 years. Jerry was born in Fairview, AB on February 19, 1942 and grew up on his family homestead 5 miles south of Hines Creek, AB. He resided there until the age of 80 years.
Jerry had a passion for playing instruments and was especially good at playing the accordion. He enjoyed riding horses and farming on his ranch. He worked the winters for many years as a cat operator and the summer farming.
Jerry met Del Mckee and his 7 stepchildren 1974, Jerry and Del married in 1980 a year later their son Chad was born. Jerry enjoyed taking his family on several trips to the mountains riding horses where they all made memories to cherish always. Jerry enjoyed playing cards and was one of the best Kaiser players around. He loved playing cards with his granddaughters and teaching them how to play.
Jerry will be forever cherished and remembered by his family; wife Del Schischikowsky, sons Chad (Randi) and granddaughters Daylyn, Bree & Tayen Schischikowsky; Dwayne; Dexter (Gina); Dion (Caiden, Rohan); daughters Dawn (Rocky), Danita (Dale), Denise (Howie), brother Leonard Schischikowsky and sister Elsie Radzick. Jerry is Pre-deceased by his father Martin, mother Elisabeth Schischikowsky, sisters Monica (Roy), Adeline (Kerschbaumer), Olga (Schischikowsky), brother Louis Schischikowsky, son Dudley (Dei), granddaughter Kenzye Schischikowsky.
Jerry’s Celebration of life will take place March 22, 2022 @ 2:00PM at Peace Valley Funeral Home 11130 101 Ave Fairview, AB. You can also join us on our live stream by clicking here.
Memorial Donations can be made to Fairview Palliative Care Society @ P.O. Box 552 Fairview, AB T0H-1L0 In Memory of Gerald Schischikowsky.
Care entrusted to Peace Valley Funeral Home
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