Arie Joseph Matthijis Schimmel

Arie Joseph Matthijs Schimmel, late of Midale, SK passed away on January 30, 2025 at the age of 41 years.

Arie was a loving father to his children, Austin & Attison Schimmel.

Survived by a man’s best friend, Frank; parents, Martin & Rae Schimmel; grandpa Kevin Brady; siblings, Don (Kathi), Pam (Ken), Meredith, Leta (Rob), Jana-Rae; beloved partner, Elizabeth and her children, Nevaeh & Blake; Austin and Atti’s mom, Melissa; brothers in law, Kelly (Steph) and children, Conner & Lola, Drew and family as well as cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends from far and wide.

Arie was predeceased by his grandparents, Oma & Opa Schimmel and Nana Reta Duffy; nephews, Ethan John & Daniel S.J. and Grandma Judy Brady.

A Celebration of Life for Arie was held on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. from McKenna Hall, 317 ~ 3rd Street, Weyburn, SK with Carmella Backlun officiating.  Honorary Pallbearers were: Ryan Thompson, Kelly McGonigal, Thomas K. Oman, Kelly Brady, Brandon Rosengren, Rob Douma, Ken Werbiski, Lyndon Werbiski, Geoff Charles and Kelly Orsted. Luncheon followed at the McKenna Hall. 

A Celebration of Life will also be held in Portage at a later date.

For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Arie may be made to the Austin & Atti Schimmel Trust Fund, c/o Conexus Credit Union, Midale, SK or e-transfers may be sent to austinattisonschimmel@gmail.com

For those wishing to attend virtually, please follow the live stream video by opening Arie’s memorial page on RD Family Funeral Chapel’s website starting at 1:45 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025.