David Schwab

David Edward Schwab passed away on September 6, 2024 with his family at his side. David was born on February 17, 1945 in Lafleche, Saskatchewan to Veronica (Dotzler) Schwab and Fred Schwab. He is survived by wife Janet (Klesse) Schwab, two daughters - Shelley (Bryce) Rood and Lori (Jaret) Keeler, three grandchildren - Taylor (Rood) Furneaux, Braden Rood, Abby Keeler; one great grandchild - Brynn Furneaux; three brothers Mervin Schwab, Doug Schwab and John Schwab; three sisters Hazel Blake, Myrtle Usherwood and Shirley Schwab. David was predeceased by his parents Fred and Veronica Schwab and two brothers, Glen Schwab and Don Schwab.

David grew up in Meyronne, Saskatchewan, and attended Green Country School, Meyronne School, and Kincaid School. He was very athletic, with a particular passion for hockey in the winter and fastball in the summer.

His career as a grain buyer for the Wheat Pool began in Big Beaver, Saskatchewan, where he met Janet Klesse. They were married on April 13, 1968. His role as a grain buyer then led them to Verwood, Saskatchewan where they began their family with first Shelley and then Lori. They then moved to Crane Valley, before moving back to Big Beaver to the Klesse family farm in 1975, where they farmed for many years.

Throughout his life, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, making yearly trips to Besnard Lake in the summer and hunting deer, moose or elk in the fall. As a dedicated member of the Big Muddy Kinsmen Club, he looked forward to his annual involvement with Telemiracle. David also enjoyed playing cards, spending time with family, and tinkering in his shop. He was always happy to strike up a conversation with anyone, eager to learn more about them. David served as a Councillor and then Reeve for Happy Valley No 10 for many years.

In retirement, he took pleasure in snowmobiling, ice fishing, and traveling, whether it was to Brownsville, Texas to escape winter, spending his summer at Besnard Lake to fish, or visiting family.

A Remembrance Gathering will take place at the Bengough Community Hall on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 2 – 4 pm.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Schwab family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK 306-642-3373