Leonard Peter Scheltgen, of Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, passed away on July 12, 2025, at Assiniboia Union Long Term Care, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 26, 1931 in Assiniboia, Leonard embodied a spirit of adventure, innovation, and an unwavering love for his family that touched the lives of all who knew him.
Leonard’s passion for life was evident from his early years growing up on the family farm in Valor. Eventually taking over the family farm, he spent 70 years cultivating the land with dedication and pride, working alongside his parents Kamil and Josephine, his brother Albert, and his son Ron, who continues his legacy. His adventurous spirit shone brightly as a young teenager when he and Albert purchased Wizzer motorcycles from the Valor store. Then he and his brother rode exploring the community and charming the local youth with their escapades.
A true inventor at heart, Leonard delighted in tinkering and creating, most notably developing the Scheltgen Poultry Chicken Plucker—a testament to his ingenuity. His love for farming was matched by his enthusiasm for sports; he played hockey, fastball and slow-pitch, bowled, played horseshoes, and danced passionately. In his younger years he could proficiently ride a unicycle and created a Penny Farthing bike which he rode in a few parades in his 80’s. These bikes had no brakes!
The cornerstone of Leonard’s life was his family. He would have celebrated 70 wonderful years of marriage with Cordelia Bouvier (Scheltgen) on July 6th, 2025. Their faith in the Lord was celebrated together attending church and community functions. Leonard found immense joy in spending time with his children, Ronnie, Leona, Lorraine, and Stella. His delight in their laughter was profound as he engaged them in baseball, pool, shuffleboard and numerous card and board games. Dad also was game for treats and never missing a chance to savor an ice cream cone, chocolate bar with a pop.
Family vacations were filled with adventure, as Leonard encouraged his children to embrace life’s experiences. He built a go-cart, scooter, stilts, outdoor pool, and playhouse. He took them on thrilling rides behind snowmobiles with toboggans, tire tubes and super slider snow skates. His children cherished the time spent with Leonard in the shop and during chores, absorbing valuable life lessons from his side.
Leonard's legacy lives on through his sister Anne Triska, his son Ron Scheltgen, daughters Leona Schrenk (Lenard), Lorraine Ludwar (Tim), and Stella Evans (Farley), and his grandchildren Jennifer (Ian), Amanda (Nick), Tylor, Kane (Moorea), Jolyn (Brent), Cassandra (Taylor), Jordanne (Jessee), and Branden. He also leaves behind his great-grandchildren Slade, Kipton, Elliott, Archer, and Evelynn. Predeceased by his beloved wife Cordelia, parents Kamil and Josephine, brothers Albert and an unnamed brother who passed at birth, and grandson Onar Jade Schrenk. Leonard's love and dedication to family and community will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., at St. George Roman Catholic Church, Assiniboia, Saskatchewan. Lunch and fellowship followed in the Parish Hall. Leonard was laid to rest beside his wife Cordelia at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Leonard Peter Scheltgen will be fondly remembered and deeply missed. He was a shining example to his family with his unyielding spirit that radiated warmth, humor, wit and kindness to everyone he encountered.
Love You DAD
