Steven "Steve" Ray Schwindt
October 21, 2024
SCHWINDT, Steven Ray – Suddenly at his home in South Bruce Peninsula on Monday, October 21, 2024 in his 68th year. Loving brother of Wilson Schwindt (late Bonnie), Dorothy Cook (late Karl), and Marilyn Goldie (late Ian). Steve will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews; Brad Schwindt (Cathy), Bob Schwindt (Dale), Roger Cook (Nancy), Rodney Cook (Lesa McDougall), Roxanne Beale (Shawn), Rhonda Hopkins (Thomas), Jeff Goldie (Stacey), Janis O’Malley (Tom), many great nieces, nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.
Steve worked for many years at the Valu-Mart in Sauble Beach. He was an avid Toronto Maple Leaf fan, he enjoyed roller skating and listening to music. He will be missed by his many friends and colleagues.
A celebration of Steve’s life will be held at the Sauble Beach Community Centre, 30 Community Centres Drive, Sauble Beach, on Saturday, November 9th from 1:00-3:00 p.m., with memories shared at 1:30 p.m.
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Steve are asked to consider Sleeping Children Around the World, or a charity of your choice.
Condolences
I met Steve when we moved to Mount Forest in 1970, he lived in the apartment above us, I remember the awesome fantasy table hockey league we created, we sure spent a lot of hours playing that game. Very sad to hear about his passing. Our thoughts are with the Schwindt family.
Rick & Judy Brownrigg
Steve and I lost touch after high school. He was always a sweet and kind young man. Rest in Peace Steve
— Shelley Clancy, November 17, 2024Steve-O and I shared many in depth conversations about the grocery business over the years. He had a passion for his job which was unmatched.
He cared deeply about his work and will be greatly missed at Fretz's valu-mart. I cannot thank him enough for his dedication and loyalty over the last 15 years.
I will miss our morning chats about all sports (especially hockey), local news and what his plans were for that week and beyond.
Our condolences to the family.
Dave, Stacie, David Jr and Abigail Fretz
You loved your Toronto Maple Leafs & the Sauble Generals hockey teams, your music collection (alphabetically organized of course), your roller skating & your work at the ValuMart (especially when Labour Day Weekend was near)
Rest easy now Schwindie and keep your stick on the ice, axles loose and music loud till we meet again.
RIP Great Uncle Steve
— Sarah Schwindt, October 30, 2024So sad to hear of Steve s passing. Always enjoyed playing center with Steve on my wing. No hesitation in pushing me to move it, all the while with a big grin on his face and a goofy laugh. Great teammate on and off the ice.
Rest easy, Schwinny. Great guy to play hockey with and an even better person. Fond memories from my youth playing for the Generals with Steve. Thoughts are with his entire family.
— Mike David, October 28, 2024Peace be you and yours
I have known Steve all my life we roller skated at Sauble and Played hockey together on the Sauble Generals
solid guy great friend and will be missed by many GO LEAFS GO
I shared a desk with Steve and worked side by side with him for many years at the grocery store. I was so sad to hear this news. He was a great person and friend. My deepest condolences to his family.
Trent Skinner
I was so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Steve was a good friend in high school and I will always remember him as such a kind and gentle guy. Our small class was close and we spent a lot of time together. Everyone always felt good in his presence! I have so many fond memories of times spent in Sauble at the north end with him, and at the roller rink of course. Anyone could recognize his signature skating style, from a mile away... and lucky was the girl that he would take around the rink with him for a spin. Great memories of time together at WDHS, from the shenanigans that were partaken in, to the moments in class when you realized that Steve had the concept being covered that day all figured out already and he didn't have to work at it, at all like the rest of us mere mortals. My sincere condolences to the family. He will be missed.
— Donna Simmie Stewart, October 26, 2024I work with Steve for many years,we always talked about hockey, even saw him at the roller rink .he was a super nice guy and friend. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family . May u rest in peace Steve u will be missed. Friend Christine and Leon manley
— Christine Manley, October 26, 2024Steve had many talents, he was a great guy with a kind heart, valuable employee(talented grocery manager) no one could realign shelves like Steve. One of the best wingers the Sauble Generals ever had. Hosted many after hockey game parties, with crokinole and euchre games. Loved his roller skating, we could count on Steve for every sport update.
He was the biggest record collector and knew his music. Heaven will never be the same with their new DJ. You will be missed by many.
Condolences to your family and friends
Jay and Beckie Kirkland
My sincere condolences to Dorothy, Wilson, Marilyn & Families as you cope with the loss of a Brother & Uncle. Your Family, Friends and special memories will provide love and comfort and remain in your thoughts and heart.
Marlyn Howard
Steve was a great guy. We went to Wiarton High School, U Of W, many parties and Rollerskating together. Lots of good stories. In recent years we would meet at Neustadt Rollerskating. In May, we skated together for the full session sharing stories and memories. Condolences to Family and all the friends that he touched.
I have know Steve since high school. We shared a passion for music and would listen fir hours to special picks from his immense and highly organized record collection.
He was a deep thinker with a kind heart. I appreciated his intelligence, compassion and his great sense of humor.
He was a good friend. He always had a hug for me when we ran into each other. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family.
So saddened to hear of Steve’s passing
He was always smiling
Condolence to family
Lynn and I are saddened to hear of Steve's passing. Great guy lots of wonderful memories playing hockey and I shared his love of music and the deep tracks. We had lots of fun over the years. He sure could put the puck in the net. A pass to Steve was almost a sure assist.
Our condolences to Steve's family
Scott (Sy) and Lynn
Went to high school with Steve. Such a great guy. My husband enjoyed rollerskating with him and connecting whenever he could. Steve will be missed.
— Joan Weir, October 26, 2024Had the pleasure of working with Steve at Low’s Food Market back in the early 80s. A gentleman with a big heart and a big smile. My sincerest condolences.
Yvonne Ives
I had the pleasure of playing many a hockey game with Steve and the Sauble Generals years ago. I was in goal and recollect how ferocious a back checker Steve was. He loved to mix it up in the defensive zone corners and steal the puck against all odds.
He was a true and honest competitor who gave his all every time on the ice. Steve opened his home up to the team post game for a few beers and fellowship many a time after an important game, win or lose.
Thanks my friend!
NSWC Original
Great guy, great friend, he will be missed by many
Go Leafs Go
Rest in Peace Steve. Worked with him many years ago at Low’s (now Meats N More) My condolences to his family.
— Alison (McLauchlan) Macdonald, October 25, 2024Rest in peace Steve 🙏
— Doug Cloutier, October 25, 2024Steve and I go way back, playing hockey in Wiarton together, listening to music, and enjoying the many sports Steve loved. Although we haven't seen much of each other lately we did chat 2 weeks ago.
I will dearly miss him as will my sister Carla.
Condolences to the family.
rest in peace my friend I'm blow away we just did this a few weeks ago for George here today gone tomorrow say hello to Mark Jonny and George see you one day :(
— Kevin killby, October 25, 2024I met Steve in '72 and we spent many good times together over the years making fond memories roller-skating and going to concerts together. Schwinny had a passion for music and hockey (GO LEAFS GO)! My condolences to his family and family during this time. We will miss your smile.
Mike & Brenda Sebok
Steve was a classmate and friend throughout high school and I have many fond memories of those years. Whether it be playing 'penny toss' or table tennis during lunch hour, having fun on school outings, or seeking his help with school studies, he was always friendly, kind, and very gracious. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
— Steve McGregor, October 25, 2024I worked with Steve for a few summers at the Valu Mart in Sauble. Great hockey fan, music, lover, and a passionate worker.
— ANDREW D PLAYFORD, October 25, 2024We are saddened to hear about Steve’s passing, please accept our sincere condolences.
May peace be with you 🙏🏽
Nancy & Andrew Marlow
I have fond memories of Steven when he first moved to Sauble as we went to school together, played sports together on the same teams and against each other as we grew older.
Steve was always a joy to meet. Always a kind, caring person just as I remember his parents being.
God speed Steve.
Thanks for the memories!
Steve was a WDHS school mate, who was clever, witty and easy to talk to. I always enjoyed and will remember our conversations.
As his mail lady, I always hoped to see him when delivering his mail. I know he loved his music and to roller skate.
My Most sincere condolences to his family and friends on the loss of a very good person who won’t be forgotten.
Wilson, Dorothy and Marilyn, sincere condolences in the loss of your brother Steven.
Ed and Sue
Very saddened to hear of Steven’s passing. Our Sincere Condolences to the Cook,Schwindt and Goldie families. When Steven and his parents moved into Mt.Forest their home was just around the corner from ours. Steven did his best to hang out and play with us in the neighbourhood but we were almost all girls just a couple of boys. So we knew each other from Grade 2 (his sister Marilyn was my Gr.2 Teacher) in public school through the first year of high school. Had the chance to catch up with Steven a few years ago which was great. I’ll always remember how kind he was to me and how much fun he was as a kid. Till we meet again Steve
— Carol Weiser Small, October 24, 2024I remember Steve as a classmate at Wiarton District High School. He always had a ready smile for everyone! My sincere condolences to Steve’s family and friends. Rest in peace.
— Rachel Smeijers, October 24, 2024Many happy and fond memories of Steve thru high school. Whether on teams or in class Steve was always a positive force to behold. Years of travelling on hockey buses, singing songs and playing hockey have always left me with fond memories of our youth. Meeting at the old roller rink in Sauble was a classic. I had the privilege of running into Steve a few years back at Sauble and we spent a little time letting the past reawaken as we laughed. He never changed. My condolences to the family and wish Steve a safe and speedy journey to the other side, may the wind always be at your back.
— Jim Schultz, October 24, 2024My condolences to Dorothy, Wilson and families
— Sandra mcmeekin, October 24, 2024Our sincere condolences are with the Schwindt and Cook families.
" Treasure your Memories and those Memories will become the Greatest Treasures of all "
I worked with Steve for over 12 years at Valu-Mart. He was dedicated, hard working and a great man. Steve never missed work and he never missed a hockey game. I will miss our little hockey talks in the aisles lamenting about our beloved Maple Leafs. He will be sorely missed at the store. Rest easy, Steve-o. Go Leafs go.
— James Fretz, October 24, 2024I worked with steve at coulters grocery back in the early 80s. He knew his work and did it well.
Our condolences
I grew up with Steve at the north end of Sauble. We were such a small group of friends of all ages who came together to play road hockey, play baseball, football and just hang out. Steve worked at Low's Food Market back then. I think he went to the IGA in Wiarton and then Coulters, Vince's Food Mart in Owen Sound, and was always a friendly face at Fretz's Valu Mart. There will be many kind words shared about Steve. My deepest condolences to all the family. May he rest in peace. I'm sure he and George Low will be getting together and enjoying some laughs and memories.
— Sue (Jahnke) Rosenburg, October 24, 2024