Bernhard Richard Frank Schulzki, 62, peacefully left us on March 10, 2022, with his family by his side in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Bernie was born on June 2, 1959, in Medicine Hat to Richard and Rosalinde Schulzki. He grew up in Emo, Ontario, and his upbringing in lake country fostered his love of the outdoors. Bernie was a scholar and woodworker, completing his degrees in education and arts at the University of Manitoba and industrial arts at Red River College. He married his best friend, Brigitte Lachance, on August 28, 1981, and they raised four children in Emo. Bernie was an educator for 31 years. He spent the majority of his career teaching woodworking at Fort Frances High School. He was an avid runner, gardener, and guitarist. After retiring, Bernie and Brigitte moved to Winnipeg to be closer to their children. Family gatherings were of the utmost importance to Bernie, and each visit was filled with joy and laughter. In his spare time, Bernie volunteered his many talents. He faithfully played guitar for mass at St. Timothy Parish. Bernie used his carpentry skills to build houses with Habitat for Humanity around the world. His compassionate nature led him to deliver food for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Bernie would always greet you with a smile and a new joke to share. Bernie spent his life in service of others and his big heart will never be forgotten.
Bernie will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 40 years, Brigitte Schulzki; his children Danny (Maria), Christine (John), Sonya (Chris), and Richard (Michelle); his grandchildren James, Charlie, and Taylor; his sister Rose (David Sharp); his mother-in-law Cécile Lachance; and his uncle Peter Thome. He is predeceased by his parents Richard and Rosalinde Schulzki; and father-in-law André Lachance.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on March 17, 2022, at St. Timothy Parish, 135 John Forsyth Road, Winnipeg. For those who are unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed at www.st-timothy.ca.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Society of St. Vincent de Paul (St. Timothy Parish chapter), or a charity of your choice.
