Hildegard Helga "Hilde" Scheffel Coldwater, Ontario Obituary

Hildegard Helga "Hilde" Scheffel

<p>Passed away peacefully with family at her side at the Georgian Bay General Hospital, Midland on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of Wilfried Scheffel (October 2001). Loving mother of Carsten (Donna) and Brian (Isabelle). Loved Oma of Lyndsey (Bruce), Lauren (Mike), William, Derek, Jacqui (Steve), Danika and Christina. Dear great grandmother of Emma, Evan, Adelynn and Axel. Hilde took great pride in becoming the first female manager of St. Paul Fire/Marine Insurance Company in Canada and the first female president of the FCIP (Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional). During her career Hilde also taught chartered insurance courses at George Brown College. Following cremation, a private family service will be held. Because of COVID-19, a celebration of Hilde’s life will be held for family and friends at a later date and will be announced. As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Hilde may be made to the Heart &amp; Stroke Foundation or to the charity of your choice and may be made through the funeral home.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
September 28, 1932 - September 9, 202009/28/193209/09/2020
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Funeral Home Owner
December 16, 2022
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Ron Bennett
December 14, 2020
To Carsten and Brian and family My deepest sympathy. Your mother was quite a lady. She was lots of fun also. She will be missed. Ron Bennett
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ISABELLE DESFOSSES
October 3, 2020
She was my mother-in-law, my confidant, my best friend, my hockey partner: one of the only CORHL Coldwater Oldtimers Recreational Hockey League fans! She was the best hockey mom / Oma.

She was a one of a kind, smart, witty, strong, loving great lady with a great sens... Continue Reading
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Gertrud KhB9Qrasper
September 22, 2020
Dear Scheffel Family

Sincere condolences to everyone. Hilde will be missed by all. On behave of Gertrud Kasper we are truly sorry for your loss.
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Isabelle
September 14, 2020
On her way to the German Club, celebrating October Fest! So many good memories...
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Edith Kulczycky
September 12, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Hilde. She was a great mentor & I learned so much with her at the helm.
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Maria Endersby
September 12, 2020
Our sincere condolences to your family.
Myself and my husband worked with her at St. Paul Insurane company.
We are David and Maria Endersby
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BA Krampert
September 11, 2020
Dear Carsten, Brian and family,

We would like to express our sincere condolences to you all at this sorrowful time. Your mom, grandmother, great grandmother was such a beautiful person. She was a life long friend, mentor and role model. There was nothing she couldn't do... Continue Reading
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Lyndsey
September 10, 2020
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Danika
September 10, 2020
Love you lots Oma, you’ll forever be in our hearts❤️
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