Daniel Otto Schickedanz

Passed away peacefully at the age of 96, with family by his side on Friday March 28, 2025 at home. Daniel is reunited in death with his beloved wife Anneliese. A loving father of Barbara, Robert (Claritta), Richard (Patricia) and Gabi. Cherished Opa of Cheryl (Daren), Juliana (Alex), Johnathan (Jeannine), Mark (Jacqueline), David (Samantha), Erika (Ashley), Cynthia (Ty), Corina, Claire, Ryan (Jenn), and Connor (Madison) and much loved Great-Opa of 19. Older brother of Ruth Wenzel of Germany, Brother-in-law of Helmut Mueller (Roswitha), and “Onkel Dani” to many nieces and nephews,

Born in Lithuania in 1928, Daniel arrived in Canada as a refugee of World War II in 1950. Upon his arrival in Toronto, Daniel together with his 3 cousins founded Schickedanz Brothers Limited, a company of builders and developers. Through passion, hard work, and determination during the 1950’s and the ensuing decades, Schickedanz Brothers flourished. The company was instrumental in the creation of numerous neighborhoods in the suburbs of Toronto and beyond, and the growth of the city was mirrored in the success and expansion of the company.

While the success of the family business provided great opportunity, Daniel would say his greatest achievement is his family. For his family, and indeed all who know him, it is Daniel’s faith, respect, work ethic, dedication, loyalty, and integrity; all in his quiet unassuming way, that has had the greatest influence on them.

Friends and Family may call on Wednesday April 2nd from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home, (6191 Yonge Street, North York). A Funeral will be held on Thursday April 3rd at 11a.m. at Advent Lutheran Church (2800 Don Mills Rd.). Interment to follow at Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canada Lutheran World Relief, or Advent Lutheran Church.