Joseph Schiefer

Joseph Steven Schiefer passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington, at the age of 91, after a 3 ½ year battle with lung cancer. Born in Nemetker, Hungary, on July 15, 1934, Joe was the son of Frank and Magdalena Schiefer. The family emigrated to Canada in 1948.

Joe and his beloved wife, Agatha, met at the Pyramid Canning factory in Leamington. Despite their different backgrounds and faiths, they married in 1956 and joined First Lutheran Church in Kingsville.

They farmed in Leamington until 1967, before moving to a small acreage in Harrow. Joe changed careers, going back to school to become an electrician. He worked in construction and then for Seagram’s in Amherstburg until his retirement in 1996. They moved to Kingsville in 2011.

Joe was an avid boater who taught safe boating and radio courses. He loved woodworking and was always found tinkering around the home. His faith was central to his life, and he was very active in the church.

Joe is survived by his wife Agatha (Thun), son Leonard (Kelly) Schiefer, daughter Darlene (Todd) Babula, cherished Opa to 5 grandchildren Jessica (Saverio) Asta, Joshua (Nora) Schiefer, Rachel (Drew) Olah, Wade (Megan) Babula, Janet Babula (Kiernan Broda-Milian); 5 great grandchildren: Selena, Addisyn, Cruz, Beau and Sage. Also surviving three sister in laws, Anne Schiefer, Eva Schiefer and Bernadette Thun and many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents Frank (1964) and Magdalena (1997), and brothers Frank (2005), Louis (2004), Vince (2023), and brother-in-law Jake Thun (2021).

Arrangements entrusted to Kendrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at First Lutheran Church (27 Spruce St. North, Kingsville) Wednesday, October 29, 2025 from 10 a.m. until the time of the celebration of life at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Leamington.

If you wish, memorial donation in memory of Joe would be appreciated to First Lutheran Church, 27 Spruce St. N., Kingsville ON N9Y 1G2 or to Erie Shores Hospice, 197 Talbot St West, Suite 210, Leamington ON N8H 1N8.

Condolences and special memories can be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com.

Visitation

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
10:00 am – 11:00 am

First Lutheran Church
27 Spruce Street North, Kingsville, ON N9Y 1G2
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