Ronald George Jickling
Ronald George Jickling, born on August 31, 1945, in Kindersley, SK, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Regina, SK, on Monday, July 29, 2024 just shortly before his 79th birthday after a short battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, stepfather, uncle, brother and friend who touched the lives of many.
Ron was the beloved son of Lorna (née Swan) and George Jickling. He grew up in Stranraer, SK, and spent his summers helping out on his uncle George Swan’s farm. He pursued his education at the Saskatchewan Technology Institute (STI), training as an Engineering Technologist. Ron dedicated over three decades of his working career to SaskPower, working in management at the Estevan Generating Station and Boundary Dam Power Station in Estevan, SK, where he was known for his integrity, leadership, fairness and work ethic. Following his retirement from SaskPower in 1997, he joined Lloydminster Maintenance Ltd. where he spent a decade applying his expertise and experience to the maintenance of SaskPower’s coal-fired power plants.
Ron was fortunate to have loved and married two wonderful women in his life. He was first married to the caring, joyful and fun, Judy Jickling (née Rouse) in April 1969. Together, they had three children and made their home in Estevan, Saskatchewan, raising their family with love, humour, joy and care. Judy passed away in January 2003. In 2006, Ron met Jeannette Huel who brought much love, laughter, travel and fun back into his life and they were married July 2008. Jeannette Jickling was the mother of his stepchildren, Dion Huel and Chantel Huel. Jeannette passed away in March 2019.
He was predeceased by his parents George and Lorna Jickling; brother John Jickling; brother-in-law Marvin Nunweiler and sister-in-law Ann Jickling.
Ron is survived and deeply missed by his three children Jeff Jickling (Jayne Krueger) and their children Matthew and Mya; Debbie Dunbar (Darryl) and their children Avery, Reid and Rachel; Wes Jickling (Shelley) and their children Isabela, Oliver and Juliet. He is also remembered and loved by his stepchildren Dion Huel (Rebecca); Chantel Huel and her children Chelsey (Nevaeh, Jazmyne, Maria, Matthias, Denny), Keyan and Kohle. Ron also leaves behind his dear sister Sheila Nunweiler, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ron was a man of many talents and interests, many of which he mastered. He was highly skilled at woodworking, making birdhouses, furniture, bird carvings, go-karts and much else throughout his life. He could build and fix all things electrical, plumbing, mechanical and automotive quickly and intuitively. Ron expertly restored and repaired the family VW Beetle multiple times over 30 years. He dabbled in photography, stamp collecting, genealogy and many other pursuits. Ron also enjoyed spending time meticulously maintaining a gorgeous yard. He was truly an early adopter of new technology throughout his life, always one of the first to have a home computer, VHS video camera, iPad, Apple Watch or a Tesla.
He took up the violin later in life, learning and practicing intensively. He enjoyed making friends, having ‘jam sessions’, and performing with musical groups in Regina, including the Heritage Fiddlers and the Friendly Folk.
Ron gave much of his time to volunteering and public service during his years living in Estevan, as a Boy Scout leader and a member and chair of the local school board for many years. Throughout his life, he loved a project and was always quick to lend a helping hand to family, friends and neighbours.
Ron had a keen sense of adventure, exploring and going off the beaten track in many parts of the world. His travels took him throughout Canada and the US, Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, Scotland, Eswatini, South Africa, Ukraine, Poland, and Israel.
Ron was deeply committed to his faith throughout his life, walking the path of a devout Christian. His spiritual home was the Gruenthal Church in Saskatchewan, where he was a dedicated member and found great solace and community.
Family and friends remember Ron as a man full of life, laughter, and wisdom. His legacy of love, dedication, integrity and a profound commitment to his faith will continue to inspire those who knew him.
A Celebration of Ron’s Life was held on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Gruenthal Church in Gruenthal, SK.Â
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his memory to the Palliative Care ward at the Pasqua Hospital c/o Hospitals of Regina Foundation Suite 225, 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK S4P 4B3 https://hrf.akaraisin.com/ui/HRFDonation/donations/start.
Ronald George Jickling’s memory will forever be cherished by his children, grandchildren, stepchildren, nieces, nephews, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be dearly missed.
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