Wayne, a cherished husband, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle passed away suddenly on October 30, 2024, at the age of 59 in Biggar, Saskatchewan.
Wayne was the dear husband of Glenda, and a devoted owner of their two dogs, Mocha and Bandit.
Wayne was raised in Cando, Saskatchewan. After graduating from high school, he farmed for several years, maintaining farm equipment and growing crops. He worked at Harmon International in Saskatoon for a while. After getting married, he and his wife settled in Biggar, and he eventually transitioned into working for the R.M. of Glenside prior to taking a position with the Town of Biggar.
Wayne was a long-time employee of the Town of Biggar in the Recreation Department. He helped maintain the swimming pool and recreational areas in the summer, and the ice in the skating rink during the winter months. Wayne became a familiar face to those using the recreational facilities in our town. Outside of work, he enjoyed taking rides on his motorcycle, building with wood, tinkering in his garage, spending time with his dogs and barbequing in his backyard.
He is survived by Glenda, his wife of 32 years, his brother Donald (Cathy) of Saskatoon, sister-in-law Donna Burlock (Gary) of Ottawa, brother-in-law Wes Cowlishaw (Kelly) of Martensville, nieces and nephews Amy, Grant, Brenden (Melaniya), Allie and Leah. Wayne was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Helen Schmidtke.
Wayne will be missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and members of the Biggar Associated Gospel Church.
A funeral service was held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Biggar Community Hall. Interment took place at the Biggar Cemetery.
Donations in Wayne’s memory can be made to: SPCA (in**@sa***********.com), Ranger Lake Bible Camp (www.rlbc.ca), Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan (www.cancerfoundationsask.ca/donate).

The family of Wayne Schmidtke wish to extend our thanks for the support and many kindnesses shown to us at the time of Wayne’s passing. The food, cards, flowers, and donations were very appreciated. Special thanks to the first responders, Pastor Sawatzky, the pallbearers, Martens Warman Funeral Home, Biggar Associated Gospel Church and the Town of Biggar. Wayne would have been so honored to have the Town employees as his honor guard.

Glenda, Donna, Wes and families