SCHATZLER, Dieter

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Dieter Schatzler at the age of 71, on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. Survived by his wife Marilyn for 45 years and children David (Lori), Armin (Kristine) and Katherine. Proud Opa of Chloe (6) and Aleah (3) Keene-Schatzler. Brother of Armin (Christine) of Bruce Mines and Gudrun of Sault Ste. Marie. Brother-in-law of Joyce (Mike) Etherington of Oakville. Loving uncle of Eric (Lorraine) and children, Amy and girls, Nancy Schatzler, Allison Etherington, and Paul (Rachel) Etherington and boys. Student-exchange host father of Caterina Steiner of Cologne, Germany. Missed by his best friend and constant companion *Lola*. Dieter touched the lives of many students through his 34 years of teaching. He instilled and believed in the value of hard work, a love of learning and to strive to do your best. He will be missed for the man he was, cherished for the man he is and remembered for the man he will always be. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Monday, November 21, 2011 from 6 – 9 pm. Funeral service from Willowgrove United Church on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 3 pm. Rev. Bruce McLeish officiating. Memorial donations to the Willowgrove United Church Capital Fund or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

“This is the beginning of a new day. God has given me this day to use as I will. I can waste it-or use it for good, but what I do today is important, because I am exchanging a day of my life for it! When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever, leaving in its place something that I have traded for it. I want it to be gain, and not loss; good, and not evil; success, and not failure; in order that I shall not regret the price that I have paid for it.” - Dr. Heartsill Wilson

Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com.