Wilhelm Schulte passed away suddenly on Dec. 31, 2024 in Lions Gate Hospital at the age of 79.
Predeceased by his beloved son Oliver, Wilhelm is survived by his wife Gaby, his son Manuel, his sisters Heidi and Barbara, and so many relatives and friends whom he cherished dearly.
After marrying in 1968 in Germany, Wilhelm and Gaby emigrated to Canada via Montreal, then toured the U.S. and Mexico, before finally settling in Squamish.
A steel fabricator and carpenter by trade, but a student of the human condition at heart, Wilhelm sought depth in all that he did. He delved into work as he did into play, with vigour and creativity.
A skilled tradesmen, he worked many years at BC Rail, before becoming a sought after home renovator among his many friends. It was with his friends, too, that he forayed into the rugged wilderness that he adored, organizing many, many trips all over B.C.—hiking, paddling, mountaineering—always inviting people along.
A quiet dissident, he sought to improve the world through discussion. With a generous and open spirit he persistently sought out thought provoking conversations, and loved joking, always seeking to go beyond the superficial, drawing people into topics of social or personal import with a skilful charm that was uniquely Wilhelm.
We will miss him dearly.
A service of remembrance will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25th, at St John the Divine, Anglican Church in Squamish.
