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REYNOLD BERNARD SCHELLENBERG
Born: Oct 05, 1937
Date of Passing: Jul 31, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryREYNOLD BERNARD SCHELLENBERG
On July 31, 2024, at approximately 6:20 a.m., Jesus, in His great love and mercy, was with Reynold Bernard Schellenberg as he walked through the valley of death to be with Him.
Rey was predeceased by his parents, sisters, Laura and Linda, and brother John. He is survived by Shirley, his wife of 64 years, sons, Brent (Ingrid), and Greg; daughter Nancy; one granddaughter, Sandi; and three great-grandchildren.
Rey was the second child born to Henry (Rempel) Schellenberg and Anna (nee Braun) Schellenberg. He grew up on a small acreage in the Amsterdam S. D. His early education was in the one-room Amsterdam School; his high school was completed at the Mennonite Collegiate Institute, Gretna.
After graduation, he moved to Winnipeg to live with his older sister who worked at the Canadian Wheat Board on Main St. She heard that a nearby bank was hiring, so Rey applied and got a job immediately. The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) became his lifetime employer and his career path as an accountant and bank manager. After retirement, he and Shirley moved to Belair where he was a long-time member of the Wayside Gospel Chapel. He also volunteered his skills to several charities, including Union Gospel Mission, and the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society.
He met the love of his youth on a blind date, which he often described as "I was smitten!". He and Shirley Hammell were married at the Evangelical Free Church in Windsor Park on August 13, 1960 ... and, as the saying goes, 'the rest is history.'
Two sons were born to them: Russel Brent, and Gregory James. Later, they adopted a baby girl, Nancy Leanne.
Rey had been transferred to the second floor of the Niverville Heritage Care Home in January, 2024, where he stayed until his passing. These were seven difficult months both because of the distance from his family as well as his lack of ability to speak. The family is grateful for every act of kindness that was shown to him, and for putting up with our frequent phone calls when we were not able to be physically present.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 10, 2024, Aug 10, 2024
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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My Condolences to his family and his loved ones. I worked at MHERC for a few years and met him when he was the accountant for MSS. He was such a kind softspoken man. I remember how much he loved his wife, we talked about her often. MSS was so lucky that he gave them his time for so many years. I only knew him for a very short time, but he is someone I was very lucky to have met. Kindness like this man possessed is rare these days. - Posted by: Rosie (Friend/work acquaintance ) on: Sep 06, 2024
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I worked with Rey at CIBC Graham & Kennedy branch in the early 60s. At that time it was known as Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. Rey was a very sincere person and easy to work for and with. My condolences to his family. - Posted by: Faye Mason (Colleague ) on: Aug 10, 2024