SCHINKEL, Ruth Schinkel

Passed away peacefully and welcomed by God’s loving arms on August 24, 2025, at 85 years of age and is now reunited with her dear husband Gerry (2024). Loving and devoted mother of Jacqueline Banwell (Richard), Terry Schinkel (Tracey), and Greg Schinkel (Andrea). She will be sadly missed by Harvey Van Huizen.Treasured Oma of Ryan Van Huizen (Lynetta), Lauren De Haan (Brian), Alexandra Higgins (Matt), Hayley Van Huizen, Gabriella (Raul Garcia), Garret, Sterling, and Christian Schinkel. Great Oma of Lydia, Charlie, Harvey, Heidi, Jack, David and Fiona.Dear sister of late Margaret Eshuis (late Henry), Emmy Wassenaar (late Andy), late Tina Wassenaar (Siek), and Lawrence Moraal (late Linda). Sister-in-law of Johanna Vaandering (John), late Tiny Koolwyk (late John), late Bill Schinkel (late Corrie), Corrie Lammers (John), late Joe Schinkel, Herman Schinkel (Vena/late Tina), Ben Schinkel (Winnie), Liz Schinkel (Lieve), and late Willie Hiemstra (Ollie).

Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Gerry and Ruth have truly made Essex home, having lived in the Town for over 71 years. They opened Schinkels’ Meat Market in 1962. The business continues under the care of their son Greg and his family. Ruth was a long-time member of the Essex Christian Reformed Church since 1952.

Visiting will be held at Essex Christian Reformed Church in Essex on Thursday August 28, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. A private family interment will be held at Country Meadows Cemetery. Donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice, please make cheques payable to Erie Shores Health Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com