William Vernon Schotts

Vern was predeceased by his parents, Clarissa and Nelson Schotts; step-mother, Alice; brother, Irvine; sister-in-law, Edith; sister, Marion Bjorgan; brother-in-law, Orville; half-sister, Elsie; second wife, Helen; mother of his children, Evelyn; son, Wayne; daughter, Brenda Karcha; daughter-in-law, Evette Schotts & stepson, Kelvin Leibel.

Vern will be lovingly remembered by his son, Lawrence Schotts; son, Lyle Schotts; daughter, Verna (Gordon) Lanoway; son-in-law, Leroy Karcha; step children, Ivan (Colleen) Leibel & Tracey (Glenn) Leibel as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great Grandchildren and dear friends.

Vern was born at Simpson, Saskatchewan on the family farm. He attended school at Simpson and as a young man worked various jobs travelling around Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, thrashing for farmers, hauling gravel, logs and driving heavy equipment to name a few. Vern’s first marriage was to Evelyn and from that union they raised 5 beautiful children.

We all know that life takes you in different directions and that led him to moving to Weyburn and marrying Helen. They spent many a days building their relationship and relationships with their cherished friends in the community. He was a true jack of all trades and was able to fix or build anything that he needed. He spent many hours scouring the fields for a new project vehicle to work on and restore to its’ original glory. His ability to hunt down or repair a part that he needed was a true testament to his incredible talents.

His love of music led to many hours of enjoyment for all. From listening to a great old polka party, playing a jig on his violin and dancing to everything from two-step to square dancing.

He also enjoyed many camping trips around Sk and seemed to find the lakes where the fish were always biting.

The simple things in life leave the best memories. A coffee visit, sharing a meal with friends, a trip to the auction or a Sunday drive. He cherished every moment spent with his loved ones. So for those of us who knew Vern it was never “goodbye”, it was always “we’ll talk later”.

The Funeral Service for Vernon will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, Saskatchewan with Reverend Trust officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Schotts, Lyle Schotts, Lawrence Schotts, Larry Dinius, Conrad Frampton and Leroy Karcha.

Donations in memory of Vernon may be made to the Wheatland Senior Centre at 888 1st Avenue NE, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, S4H 3M1.