1921 ~ Martin Schlinker ~ 2021

Martin Schlinker passed away on October 19, 2021, 11 days before his 100th birthday; beloved husband for 63 years of the late Maureen Schlinker (nee Garlough). He leaves to cherish his memory three children, Brian (Norma) Schlinker, Brenda Hornung, Mark Schlinker; seven grandchildren, Rhonda (Todd) Olson, Barry Schlinker (Alma Gacias), Christine (Mark) Stock, Kelly Hornung, Laura Hornung, Brandon Schlinker, Breanna Schlinker (Tyson Canning); nine great-grandchildren, Cameron Stock (Dana Cook), Courtney Stock (Tanner Dynes), Connor Stock, Cassidy Stock, Cole Olson, Kinley Olson, Katelyn Olson, Sawyer Hornung and Hudson Schlinker.

Martin was the youngest of nine children born to Martin and Marie Schlinker. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers and sisters and their spouses; Jack (Kate), Fred (Olga), Molly (Frank) Stuber, Justine Kent, Emma (Jack) Stickel, John (Frieda), Meada (Albert) Heidinger and Bertha (Earl) Fraser. He was raised on the family farm in the Wisdom area, and it was there he gained his strong work ethic. He had many adventures as a young man but none that equaled joining the Canadian Army at the age of 21 and serving his country. Martin was wounded in Germany and while recuperating the war ended. He remained in Holland as part of the peacekeeping corps and returned from Europe in August 1946.
Upon his return from Europe, Martin met, and married Maureen Garlough and they resided and raised their family in Medicine Hat. He was employed by Medicine Hat School District #76 as custodian at Alexandra Junior High School and then at Medicine Hat High School. When the “new” college was built Martin transferred there in the position of head custodian until his retirement. He enjoyed his retirement years and passed the time camping, golfing, and gardening (oh, those tomatoes and peppers!). Martin and Maureen travelled extensively in their motorhome including a trip to eastern Canada, and New York and also visited Mexico but returning to Holland to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands was extraordinary for Martin and Maureen. They made very special friends on that trip and spoke so highly of the respect bestowed on the veterans and of the special events they took part in (i.e. parade through the streets of Apeldoorn).

Martin was a proud member for 70 years and was a past executive member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #17. He was also past Governor of the Moose Lodge Branch 1073 for the 1960-61 term and was the longest consecutive member of the local Moose Lodge, being a member since 1953.

After Maureen’s passing in 2011, Martin remained in the home they shared until moving to Chinook Village in 2014 and then to River Ridge in 2019.
Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Masks are mandatory. A private family funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with The Rev. Dr. David Carter officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Officers and members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Robertson Memorial Branch #17 will conduct a poppy service for their departed comrade. Due to the restrictions brought forward by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, indoor public gatherings are to be kept to 50 people. The service will be live streamed, and family and friends who are unable to attend are invited to watch the service by searching for the Pattison Funeral Home Youtube page. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time and will remain on the youtube page for future viewing. Flowers are gratefully declined, if you wish to remember Martin with a donation, please consider the Poppy Fund which would be appropriate and appreciated. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Martin Schlinker, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.

• Date : 2021-10-20
• Location : Medicine Hat

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