09/09/2026
Siegfried “Ziggy” Gottfried Schulz
November 21, 1934 - September 7, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Siegfried “Ziggy” Schulz who passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026 at the age of 91.
Sieg was born on November 21, 1934 to David Andrew and Maria Schulz on a farm southwest of Duval, SK. His parents had emigrated from Russia in 1926, bringing with them their German heritage and the strong work ethic and values that would become an important part of Sieg’s life.
Sieg started and completed his education at Midway school to grade 8 then went on to Concordia Junior College and started grade 11 at Balfour Tech in Regina, SK. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church Duval, SK. After deciding that a life of hard work suited him better than the classroom, he began working on a seismograph crew before moving on to work for Jacks Electric, helping bring electricity to the Last Mountain area. He later applied to the RCMP and while waiting to be accepted, worked as a Canada Post letter carrier for three months. After completing his eight-month RCMP training, including two months of horsemanship, Sieg decided that policing wasn’t the right fit for him and in 1956 became a city firefighter, a career he dedicated himself to until 1974.
After moving his family to Strasbourg in 1970, he turned his attention to farming. He drove ambulance for Hansen’s in the 1980’s and spent eight years on church council. He contributed to various volunteer projects such as the remodelling of the church parsonage and the new build of the town rink. He painted many new house interiors for his brother in law Otto and helped build houses with his brother Alfred.
Hard work was the hallmark of Sieg’s life. He was dependable, dedicated, willing and generous, always lending a helping hand and never expecting anything in return. Helping others was simply part of who he was.
In 1959, Sieg married Gloria, daughter of Jack and Hilda Erhardt. Together they shared nearly 67 years of marriage. They raised three children - Terry, Donald and James. Sieg took pride in his family, enjoying watching his children play hockey, baseball and figure skating. Numerous family summer trips were enjoyed at Manitou Beach with brother Dave and family. Sieg and Gloria made trips to BC, US, Ontario and one momentous trip to Malaysia in 1998.
Sieg was a proud grandfather and great grandfather. He was the neighbour and friend you wanted to have. He could seemingly repair and build anything. Sieg and Gloria were there for each other through thick and thin. He wrote in his diary daily, had a good faith, enjoyed reading the newspaper, doing crosswords, making sausage and sauerkraut, playing cards with friends and family, cutting wood, cutting hair, gardening, and cutting grass making sure the farmyards were neat and tidy. He enjoyed his coffee’s out at the Pioneer, a good storm, his daily stops at the CO-OP, and when family and friends from near and afar would visit.
He leaves a piece of himself behind in everything he built, a reminder of the patience and the heart he had for his family. He was full of wit, and shared it with all. His life was rich with hard work, family, community, laughter and countless memories that will be treasured by all who knew him, bringing to a close a remarkable 91 years 9 months and 17 days.
Sieg was predeceased by his parents David Andrew Schulz (1944) and Maria (nee Diel; 1979), siblings Reinhardt (1910), Maria (1913), Maria (1918), Lydia (1916), David (2003), Maria (1919), Alvina (2015), Mary (2011), Alfred (2013), Rudy (2007), Emmanuel (1999), nephews Dale and David, In-laws Lil, Otto Ruland, Otto Kelln, Marlene and Eileen. In-laws Jack and Hilda Erhardt, Donald Erhardt and Lloyd Erhardt. He is survived by his spouse Gloria, children Terry (Dale) Hirkala, Donald (Lauren) and James. Grandchildren Kristin (Clayton) Lomenda, Zak (Erin), Xavier (Jill), step grandchildren Travis Hirkala, Roxanne (Brian) Swann, Nick (Christine) Hirkala, Great grandchildren Ava, Heath, Halston, Aylah, Maize, Beckham, and Ellie, sisters in law Marlene Schulz, Lois Erhardt, and brother in law Rick (Debbie) Erhardt, 7 step great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Ruhe in Frieden, liebster Sieg.
Rest in peace, dearest Sieg
A celebration of Sieg's life will be held on Sunday, September 13th, 2026, at 2:30
PM in St John's Lutheran Church at 315 Mountain Street - Strasbourg, SK.
The care of arrangements has been entrusted to Conley Funeral Home, Strasbourg, SK.
