Adolph Schick, beloved husband of Iris Schick of Yorkton passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 87 years of age. Adolph Schick was born on September 4, 1926 in the Waldron district of Saskatchewan; a son of Katherine (nee Augustine) and Fred Schick. He was raised on the farm and received his education in the district. As a young man Adolph remained on the farm and on July 11, 1948 was united in marriage to Iris Schmidt at Melville. Following their marriage, the couple worked for a number of farmers in eastern Saskatchewan, namely in the Kipling, Stornoway, Birmingham and Grayson districts. The family then lived for a time in Melville, where Adolph worked at a local lumber yard before moving to Moose Jaw in 1956, where he was employed at a local bakery. In 1964 the family moved to the Springside district, where Adolph would farm for the next 20 years. The couple retired from the farm in 1984, and moved into Yorkton. Not one to sit idle, Adolph for many years worked for farmers in the district until his full retirement. In later years, Adolph and Iris became residents of Victoria Court. They enjoyed the eight years there, re-acquainting with old friends and establishing new friendships with fellow residents. Adolph's health had been in decline this past year and he had been hospitalized for the past couple of months. Predeceased by brothers John (and his wife Alma), and by Ed & George; and by his sister Evelyn Rathgeber. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Iris; sons: Ron (Sharon) of Regina; Allan of Melville; Dale of Yorkton; and Lyle (Marie) of Brandon, MB; daughters: Darlene (Daryl) Huber of Lipton; Cindy Schick of Yorkton; and Lori (Darren) Shindle of Dysart; grandchildren: Tracy (Jason), Ronda (Charles); Carye (Colin), Jody, Dean (Becky), & Ryan; Sherry (Allison), Shannon (Conrad), Sharlene (Allen) & Jason; Corey (Darcie), Kelly (Jeff), Melissa (Billy), & Devon; Nikki (Matthew); Brandy (Dale); Nikolas; Dana (Ben), Derek (Bailie), Dallas (Chloe), & Dalton. Great grandchildren: Jaycee & Kyra; Sara & Kyle; Wyatt & Jaimesen; Kendal & Jase; Harley, Cody, Brady, Tayler & Madison; Havin & Callie; Keenan, Bailee & Preston; Hailey, Kadan & Jessica; Cohen; Cadence, William & Danna Lee; Karter, Brooke & Kruz; Emery; and Emma. Also one great great granddaughter, Lorelai; sisters-in-law, Beatrice Schick of Melville & Mary Schick of Yorkton; and a brother-in-law Clarence (Mavis) Rathgeber of Melville, numerous nephews, nieces, and his many other relatives and friends. Evening prayers were held on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 from the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home. The funeral service was held on Thursday afternoon, March 20 from Zion Lutheran Church in Yorkton with Rev. Daniel G. Moeller officiating. Organist, Verna Liebrecht led the congregation in the singing of the hymns "Amazing Grace", "In the Garden", and "Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me". Honorary bearers were the grand, great grand and great great grandchildren. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Aldon, Garnet, Kevin & Darren Schick, Craig Rathgeber and Lloyd Schmidt serving as the casket bearers. Condolences may be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Memorials were to the Saskatchewan Lung Association.
