Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 17, 2019, at Schönberg Farm, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Ann, dear father to Lisa (Gebhard), Susi (Günther), Tina (Paul), Heidi (Brendan). Loving Opa of Mark, Anita, Anna, Gretchen, Henry, and Elli, Louise, Emma, Thomas and Peter. Loving great-grandfather of Vivian and Sebastian. Gustav was born in Memel, Lithuania. In 1950 he immigrated to Canada. Together with his brothers, Kurt, Gerhard and Dani, built a successful construction and development company.
Horses have always been a part of Gustav’s life. He was a long time member of the Eglinton Hunt. His racing stable won 2 Queen’s Plates and the Canadian Triple Crown. Family was always important to him and he made great efforts to bring everyone together on Lambert Island in summer and Longleaf Plantation in winter. He will be fondly remembered.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton on Thursday, June 20 from 12:30 until time of funeral service in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. Private family burial in Unionville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Niall Kenny
Deepest condolences to the family on Gus’s passing. He will be missed by many.
Marianne & Jason Ortepi
My condolences to all on the passing of Mr. Gus. He was always such a gentleman and a pleasure to work for over the years.
Jeff sullivan
My condolences to all the schickedanz family members on the passing of Mr gus I had the pleasure of working for him for many years at both farms he took care of all his employees and a hard working great guy to work for and I will never forget about that
Rachel parker
My condolences to all.
Mr. Gus will be missed greatly.
Robin Platts
Condolences to the family.
It was an honour to have known and to have ridden for Gus.
Lori and Dave Riley
Our condolences to the Schickedanz family at this difficult time. He was a truly inspiring man and we will be forever grateful to have known him.
JANICE Macneil
Tina Paul and Family:
Our deepest sympathys. Dad Norval Agnew always loved going up to your farm. It’s never easy loosing a parent but your treasured memories will get you thru.
JANICE MACNEIL
Debra Burns
Dear Susi and family,
I was very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Debbie (Carrotte) Burns.
Dominique Mercier-Maida
It was an honor to work with this great man. My condolences to all
Arina Sproxton
My condolences to the family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely
Arina
Dan and Nancy Shiel
Our sincere condolences to the Schickedanz family. He was a great man. Rest In Peace Gus
Linda McNair
Jim and I will always remember Gus with great affection. When we purchased the horse that we would name Highland Ruckus from his consignment at the September yearling sales back in the late eighties he was so excited for us. His enthusiasm never abated as he would come and watch his every race. 5 wins in a row as a two year old and no one cheered him on louder than Gus. Always a gentleman, always a big smile on his face. So sorry for your loss.
Linda and Jim McNair
Maura McDonnell, Killala Bay,Ireland.
So very sorry to hear of Gus’ passing. Loved the time I spent working on Schonberg Farm and Longleaf in the late eighties and early nineties. Can still see him riding his beloved Ethos. My Condolences to Ann and family
Billee Steinhoff
My condolences go out to the entire family.
Mr Gus was a great man and will be dearly missed.
Helena Townsend
Onkle Gus will be missed here on earth but just imagine the reunion in Heaven. What a glorious time that will be. I pray that your hearts are mended while you mourn his passing.
Love,
Helena
Teresa Noel
Condolences to the entire family. Mr. Schickendanz was a kind and generous soul who will certainly be missed around town. God’s speed Gustav!
Elle Koor
Dearest Tina:
I am saddened to hear about the passing of your dear Father. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time – may your fond memories of your Father give you comfort.
My sincere condolences to you and all of your family.
Elle Koor
Michele Tomlinson
On behalf of the Melo family and the staff at Melo Landscaping and Allstone Quarry Products, our deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Schickedanz.
Bob Storey
Some of us are lucky enough to meet special people, who leave an everlasting impression of strength, old fashioned core values and love of family. Gus was one such person, who I have know since 1986.
His love of horses was not just a hobby, but was a way of life. He cherished his family and never forgot from where he came. He was direct, non wavering, loyal, a man of great passion with a zest for life – and not afraid to take a position that ran contrary to what was considered politically correct.
I loved when he took your hand, looked you squarely in the eye and shared his thoughts, bits of history and personal experiences.
What a man! I will miss you Gus.
Enid & Maurice Corbett
To Heidi, Emma and the rest of the Schickedanz family pleas accept our condolences on the passing of Gustav.
Jill Gellatly
Always an example of elegance with his horses. Many memories over the years with the hunt. Our sympathy to all the family. A life well lived.
Bonnie Hoy
Dear Tina:
I heard today about the passing of your father and my heart goes out to you and your family. Losing the patriarch of your family is always hard. My deepest condolences at this time of loss.
Bernice Fineberg
Tina I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your father. My condolences to you and your family.
Take care , be well,
Bernice
Renato Mastrantoni
With our most deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Schickedanz Family for the loss of Gus Schickedanz, always in our thoughts and prayers,
From: Tecno Tile
Renato, Giancarlo, Renato Jr.
Lillie Armstrong
Dear Tina & Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to you. I hope that the memories of your father bring you some peace during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Lillie
Stephen Pellegrini
Deepest condolences to the family, Gus was a true gentleman.
Robert (Bob) and Linda Boak
Our prayers and condolences to the Family. Gus was a great man
Martha MacNeil
Dear Ann, Lisa, Susi, Tina and Heidi,
I was so sorry to hear of Gus’s and would be great role models for future generations. recent death. Even though I never met him, I felt his positive influence in his girls.
Ann, mum so enjoyed her visits to the Royal Winter Fair with you and Gus, partially because she was so fond of horses, but mainly because she loved your company.
I felt very fortunate to have had the opportunity of working with three of you at TSS, knowing that whatever you did, you’d do it well. I’m sure Gus was very proud of his family and delighted to be a great grandfather.
Fortunately you’ll all have great memories to share that will help you get through this difficult time.
Please extend my sympathy to the rest of your family.
paul Marshall
Sincerest condolences to the family it was an honour to attend the 1999 Queens Plate as invited guests and celebrate in the triumphant wins of homebreds Woodcarver in the Queens Plate and Clever Response in the Neartic Stakes. May he RIP.
Ron Norman
Deepest condolences to you Ann and your entire family.
You are often in my thoughts.
God Bless,
Ron Norman – Streetsville.
David Myshrall
I was saddened to hear of Gus’ passing. I was honoured to have known him and worked for him at the farm many years ago. I have many great memories of Gus. My deepest condolences to the family
Greta and Arnold Silverman
We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Gus, he was a true gentleman and will be greatly missed.
Elizabeth Schickedanz -Chuckman
Sorry to hear of Gus’ passing .My deepest sympathies go out to Ann ,Lisa ,Tina and Heidi and Susi .Also to all the grand children and great grand children .May God bless u all and angels all around you .
Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame
Mr. Gus will be sorely missed in Aiken, South Carolina. He was a great friend to the horse industry here and will be missed by so many people. Family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank DelZotto
I had the pleasure of working for Gustav for over 25 years. In that time a can truly say that my association with Gus and Schickedanz Brothers truly changed my life for the better. I believe someone has to be extremely fortunate to have had such a wonderful association over such a long period of time. I could not possibly be more thankful. I was in Ottawa this week and only heard of Gus’s passing Thursday afternoon. It saddened me immensely. I was only comforted by reminiscing about the rich experiences we shared thanks to Gus.
I offer my sincere condolences to Mrs. Ann Schickedanz, Lisa, Susi, Tina and Heidi and your families.
Shelley Peterson
Gus brought energy and vitality to every occasion, and gave purpose and courage to every person he met. He will be sorely missed by countless people, but no one more than his beautiful, gracious wife. David and I send all our love to Ann and the entire family.
Rest in Peace, Gus.
Vincenzo Conte
My deepest condolences to you Anne, Tina, Heidi and Susan for the passing of Gus. It was my great pleasure to have worked for your family for many years.
Regards,
Vincenzo & Filomena Conte.
Joe Pappalardo
My deepest condolences to Tina and the Schickedanz Family. I am sorry to hear about your loss. It was a pleasure cutting Gus’ hair for many years. He was a great man and will be missed.
Sincerely,
Creative Hair Design (Joe Pappalardo)
Ebenezer Nketia
My condolence goes to the whole family .
Marie and Colin Cocklin
Our deepest condolences to Anne and the Schickendanz family. His generosity and kindness he showed will be missed and his contributions to horse racing are infinite.
Melvyn L Haas
Sorry to learn of Gus’s death. He was a great friend. I have many memories of foxhunting with Gus in SC, GA, and Ontario.
Anne Torreyson
Dear Ann and family,
My condolences to you and your family on the death of your dear Gus.
Janis Jessop
Dear Lisa,
I just heard about the passing of your dear Dad , Gus. My deepest condolences Lisa , and to your mom Ann and all your sisters. I have many fond memories of your Dad….trying 13 times to get me up on water skis…He would never give up…extremely caring and determined soul . I hope time will heal your heartache and cherish your memories. Hope you will email me someday…and that you are well. all my Love…Janis
Karin L Winegar
I had the distinct honor to be commissioned to write Gus Schickedanz’s private biography. We called it “Never Stop Dreaming,” because he never stopped. Never. In the many months of work together with Ann that it took to cover such a life, I was inspired, educated, entertained and occasionally (while hunting with him on his beloved Trakehners) thrilled. His stalwart attitude, his vigor, his generosity, his grasp of horses of all kinds, his memories of Germany, his anecdotes about the many good times with his ever-expanding family were just part of Gus’s rich character. He was not just my client, I like to think we became friends. What a marvelous role model of a human being rising out of war-torn Europe to a success beyond measure. I miss him often and often, including today when, three years after his passing, I discover this record of condolences.