Obituary of Hilmer Krauss

Hilmer Emil Johamnes Krauss was born to Gustuv and Sophie Krauss on December 28, 1946 in Gravelbourg. He was the oldest of 5 children where they resided on a farm near Maznod. He attended school in Mazenod then went to post secondary school in Moose Jaw for mechanics. He met Marie Schikowski and they were married October 2, 1970. Together they had 3 beautiful daughters Jynelle, Deanne and Sarah. Hilmer worked most of his life in the automotive industry, He worked at Crossroads Pontiac as a mechanic with a few years in sales, then moved to the service manager, years later he worked at Napa Auto Parts until he retired.

In his early years he raced cars with Lyle Erfle until a tragic accident left him with a broken neck so he hung up his keys.

Hilmer loved sports, he played hockey for many years as a goalie, he was so excited when 2 of his grandsons and a nephew became goalies. He spent many years playing slow pitch, he curled on both competitive and rec teams, he played pool weekly for a few years in a league and was proud to go to Vegas to play in a tournament. Hilmer enjoyed golfing, camping, fishing and hunting. He was most proud of the bear hunting he was able to experience and his prize possession was his bear rug. He had a love for music playing in a band for many years on the bass guitar. He could sit by the fire and listen to music for hours. Hilmer was an amazing cook enjoying cooking for his family and friends. He is well known for his famous chicken wings. He enjoyed socializing with friends and enjoyed a cold Canadian.

Hilmer has 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was so proud of his grandchildren and loved spending time with them.

After retirement Marie and Hilmer built their dream cottage at Kenossee Lake where they hosted many friends and family loving every minute of it, together. They enjoyed going travelling for the winters, usually to Mexico for a few months.

After his wife Marie was taken from him in a tragic car accident he was never the same. Dementia took over rapidly and his daughters had to make the tough decision to place him in assisted living at Prairie Villa, when more care was needed he moved to Regina to a private facility until a room came available at Ross Payant in Assiniboia where he resided until his passing On May 2, 2024.

Hilmer is survived by his loving family, daughter Jynelle (Brian) Myslichuk, grandchildren Craig, Tristin (Chaeli), Melissa, great grandchildren Sophia, Caleb, daughter Deanne Brickley, grandchildren Renn, Sybil, daughter Sarah (Doug) Bourassa, grandchildren Caden, Makara, Kole, Kyler; brother Terry (Helen) Krauss, brother Danny (Madeline) Krauss, sister Sandy (Bob) Curtis, sister Sharlene Shirtliff (Don McCrea);  brother-in-law Ken (Janice) Schikowski, sister-in law Fran Dick, brother-in-law Don (Dianne) Schikowski and numerous nieces and nephews.  Hilmer was predeceased by his loving wife Marie (Schikowski) Krauss (2019); parents Gustav (2009) and Sophie (2001) Krauss; father and mother-in-law Peter (2003) and Florence (2011) Schikowski; brother-in-law Raymond Schikowski (1991), brother-in-law Leroy Dick (2019).