Schergel, Willy Paul
Willy Paul Schergel
Sunday, May 23, 2021 Willy Paul Schergel passed away at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Hospital in Moose Jaw, just shy of his 99th birthday. He was born on June 16, 1922 in Ettlingen, Germany.
In December 1951 Willy left Germany to begin a new life in Canada. Joined by his wife, Charlotte, and two young daughters in October 1952, he lived the rest of his life in Moose Jaw. Willy spent his professional life in health care – beginning as an orderly in the Moose Jaw Union Hospital. He became a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, working at Valley View. This was followed by a short stint as a Nursing Instructor, before moving into Personnel. Willy retired in the 1980’s as Head of Personnel for CORE Services.
Willy loved the Prairies and retirement afforded the time to explore, taking hundreds of photographs in the summer which he used to inspire his landscape painting in the winter. He was also passionate about his vegetable garden and never stopped researching how he could improve his harvest.
Predeceased by his wife, Charlotte, in 2018, Willy leaves to mourn and lovingly cherish his memory his daughters Siegrid Schergel and Carin (Zoltan) Szabo, his granddaughter Sarah (Amar) Roopah and his great-grandson Krish Roopah.
In keeping with Willy’s wishes, there will be a private family celebration of his life.
Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
To Siegrid and the rest of the Schergel family,
I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. May you find solace in the memories you have of him. Sending my deepest sympathies,
Judy Quon
Although I’m sorry to say, I have no knowledge of Willie’s family, I knew him as the Director of Personnel at VVC, and later with CLD, as the Director of H.R.. He was also a friend and associate of my father Mike. He was an amazingly interesting man to discuss any topic of the day with or share his experiences from the past with that will remain with me for a very long time. Rest in peace my friend.
My sympathy goes out to you Siegrid and your sister . I know how dear u were to ur father. God bless to you and families.
I believe your dad interviewed me for a temporary position as a nurses aide at VVC which I’m pretty sure I bombed, your dad hired me anyways, I went on to become a RPN working at VVC for 35 years. Best job ever, thank you Mr Schergel. Sending you my deepest sympathies.
THINKING OF YOU SIEGRID AT THIS SAD TIME.
SENDING MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU.
YOU WILL HAVE LOTS OF GOOD MEMORIES
Carin and family, I am sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.