Wayne Edward Schmidtke

Wayne, a cherished husband, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle passed away suddenly on October 30, 2024, at the age of 59, in Biggar, Saskatchewan. 

Wayne was the dear husband of Glenda, and a devoted owner of their two dogs Mocha and Bandit.  

Wayne was raised in Cando, Saskatchewan. After graduating from high school, he farmed for several years, maintaining farm equipment and growing crops. He worked at Harmon International in Saskatoon for a while. After getting married, he and his wife settled in Biggar, and he eventually transitioned into working for the R.M. of Glenside, prior to taking a position with the Town of Biggar.

Wayne was a long-time employee of the Town of Biggar in the Recreation Department. He helped maintain the swimming pool in the summer and the ice in the skating rink during the winter months. Outside of work, he enjoyed taking rides on his motorcycle, building with wood, tinkering in his garage, spending time with his dogs and barbequing in his backyard. He also did some grass mowing and driveway shoveling for a few elderly clients.

He is survived by Glenda, his wife of 32 years, his brother, Donald (Cathy) of Saskatoon, sister-in-law, Donna Burlock (Gary) of Ottawa, brother-in-law Wes Cowlishaw (Kelly) of Martensville, nieces and nephews, Amy, Grant, Brenden (Melaniya), Allie and Leah. Wayne was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Helen Schmidtke.

Wayne will be missed by friends, colleagues, and members of the Biggar Associated Gospel Church.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2024 in the Biggar Community Hall, 319 1st Avenue E, Biggar, Saskatchewan.

Martens Warman Funeral Home is honoured to be entrusted with Wayne's care and arrangements.