Mrs. Eva (Exner) Schlechter of Yorkton, beloved wife of Len Schlechter, peacefully passed away holding hands with her husband of almost 68 years of marriage at the age of 92 years. Eva was born on Dec 1, 1923 in Grayson, SK. She was the youngest of 7 children born to Joseph and Josepha (nee Stradeski) Exner. On October 19, 1948 Eva was united in marriage to Leonard Schlechter. They were the first to be married in the newly erected St. Michael's Church of Bangor, SK. They lived in Bangor before moving to Oshawa, ON where together they made their home. Their marriage was blessed with a son, Ken in 1957 and a daughter Sharon in 1960. After being a homemaker for many years she started working as a cafeteria supervisor at a local high school. She was a dedicated active member of St. Gertrude's Parish and Catholic Women's League serving in the hall for various functions over the years. Her hobbies include euchre, mahjong, knitting, crocheting, sewing and gardening all of which she did with pride and passion. She made many afghans, slippers and baby sweaters for every incoming new member of the family. She continued with the Catholic Women's League at St. Gerard's and her many hobbies when she moved to Yorkton in 1996. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was always interested in the lives of her children and families. She loved the outdoors and taking the RV on road trips. She took pride in her yard, garden and flowers. Eva was predeceased by brothers: Tony, Adolph and John; sisters: Gertrude and Mary. She leaves to celebrate her life in stories and fond memories her loving husband Len; sister Anne; her two children Ken and Sharon (Al); her three grandchildren Jeffery (Robyn), Bradley (Codi), Victoria and her 7 great-grandchildren Kaylee, Emma, Keelin, Eva, Eden, Casey and Laraine. Prayers were held on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton. The pianist, Diana Hornung accompanied St. Gerard's Choir in singing of the hymns, "Sing with All the Saints", "Psalm 119" and "Christ Be Our Light". The eulogy was conveyed by Jeffery Pflanzer. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at St. Gerard's Church with Rev. Fr. Francis Hengen as the Celebrant. The cross bearer was Kaylee Pflanzer and the readers were Wayne Exner and Robyn Pflanzer. The gift bearers were Jeffery Pflanzer and Bradley Pflanzer. The pianist, Lorraine Lysak led St. Gerard's Choir in singing of the hymns, "Table of Plenty", "Psalm 40", "Be Not Afraid", "On Eagle's Wings", "Song of the Angels" and "Lift High the Cross". Members of the CWL held an honour guard for their deceased member. The interment followed in the Garden of Crucifixion at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Jeffery Pflanzer, Bradley Pflanzer, Leonard Exner, Doug Ward, Lindy Exner and Gayla Gooding serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Eva may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Children's Hospital in Saskatoon. Condolences can be sent to the family at .
