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.
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.
> Calendar > Accounts > Add Account.Joel Andrew Nunweiler went to be with the Lord at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon SK on January 30th, 2023 at the age of 47. He leaves to mourn, his mother, Sheila Nunweiler of Kindersley SK; his estranged wife, Colleen of Prince Albert SK; two daughters, Shanelle (Jordan Blagden) and Shalom of Prince Albert SK; and son, Micah of Prince Albert SK; one granddaughter, Addisyn; an older sister, Lisa Nunweiler of Melfort SK, a younger brother, Tim (Ruth) Nunweiler and children Esther, Samuel and Jonathan of Parkland County AB; as well numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his dad, Marvin Nunweiler (January 2006).
Joel was born in Eatonia Saskatchewan on April 3rd, 1975. He was the second child of three born to Marvin and Sheila Nunweiler. He was raised on the Nunweiler farm located in the Laporte Area. During school days, Joel enjoyed his time working on the farm raising poultry and grain. Summers were spent with all the cousins creating their own adventure at the farm. Following graduation from Eaton High School in 1993, Joel studied at Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) in Saskatoon where he completed the Parts Management Technology Program, gaining his Apprenticeship Level 2 in 1995. Joel moved to Kelvington SK in May 1995 where he got his first Parts Counter position with Humboldt Farm Equipment.
Joel was 20 years old when he married Colleen Wiebe in October 1995, in Landmark, MB. In March 1996, they moved to Kinistino SK, where he worked at Farm World Equipment as a Parts Counterman until May 2003. It was here where Joel and Colleen started their family. While there, Joel also continued his education at SIAST and in December 1996, he had earned his Journeyman’s certificate in Parts Management. In May 2003, Joel was promoted to Parts Manager at Farm World, where he worked until April 2012. Joel continued his career in parts management in various locations around Saskatchewan, including Cervus Equipment, Redhead Equipment, and Brandt Tractor in Saskatoon SK. Most recently in May 2022, Joel was hired as Parts Manager position at Rocky Mountain Equipment in Kindersley SK until his passing. During his downtime, Joel enjoyed spending time with his children and granddaughter, motorcycle rides, target shooting, road trips, and hiking in the mountains.
Those who were close to Joel enjoyed his quirky sense of humour and warm smile. He learned how to work hard on the farm. He was his own toughest critic, and took pride in a job well done. He had a knack for working with his hands, and was known for his knowledge of the wide world of agriculture parts.
Joel may not have been considered a rich man, but he was always generous. His family was his world, and loved to help his children whenever he could. He loved vehicles of all kinds, and could tell the make and model from miles away just from the headlights.
Joel’s Christian faith was an important part of his life. Through the years, through moments of joy and pain, happiness and heartbreak, his footsteps were guided by our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Down to his last moments on this earth, and even in passing we trust and believe that God knows best, and does all things well.
Romans 8:28-31 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us.
