TICHELER,  Bert H. J.
January 26, 1933 - March 31, 2015.
-
On March 31st, Bert Ticheler of Leduc, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 years.
-
Born in Enschede, Netherlands, Bert immigrated to Canada in 1958 and was a school teacher in Alberta for over 40 years in the communities of Grouard, Wabasca, Hobbema, Assumption, Fairview and Leduc. He loved art, music, nature, travel and sports. Most notably, Bert was an outstanding painter and classical pianist whose talents touched many.
-
Bert is survived by his two sons Alan (Jacquelyn) and David (Paula) as well as his four grandchildren Kelsey, Willem, Marcie and Elise. He was predeceased by his parents Willem and Clara and by his siblings Jan, Johanna, Zita, Willy, Riek, Carla, Truus, Marianne and Henny.
-
The Ticheler family would like to express their extreme gratitude to the staffs at Allen Gray Continuing Care Centre, Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre, and Summerwood Village Retirement Residence for their care, compassion and support.
-
A celebration of Bert’s life was held on Saturday, April 11th, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Richmond Park Church, 9340 - 69 Avenue NW, Edmonton.
-
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Bert to the Alzheimer Society of Canada at 20 Eglinton Ave W #1600, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8 or online at www.alzheimer.ca.

 
 
The Ticheler family would like to thank...
-
Vanessa, Tracy and everyone at Serenity Funeral Service for your compassion, support, advice and attention to every detail that removed so much of the worry from such a difficult week and resulted in a very special day of celebration for our father.
-
Pastor Brad Olson at Richmond Park Church who officiated Dad's celebration ceremony. Your kindness, counseling, beautiful words and genuine effort to ensure everything was so appropriate, were deeply felt and will always be appreciated.
-
The very talented Pamela Johnson who stepped in on short notice as our pianist. Classical piano was such an important part of Dad's life and it was essential that live classical music be a part of his day. Your performance was beautiful and it truly honored our father.
-
Everyone who attended our celebration of Dad's life. Friends, relatives and colleagues, you were all so important our father's life and he would be moved, as were we, by the words of comfort and the many wonderful, cheerful and funny memories you shared with us that day.
-
Pallbearers Ben Dart, Paul Hulseman and Stephen Hulseman who accompanied Alan, David and Willem. Your presence honored him, as did your friendship over so many years.
-
Father Matthew Hysel from St. Theresa's Parish in Edmonton who not only administered Last Rites at Dad's bedside but also officiated his burial at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. Your caring, words of comfort, humour and hopefulness were profoundly appreciated.
-
Everyone who has extended such warm condolences, many of which you can read below. To hear how our father touched your lives really pays tribute to him and offers us comfort, even reason to smile or laugh, as we deal with our loss.

 
 
April-1-15
-
We shall drink a toast to our beloved Dutch/Canadian "In-law", and I shall always remember him with great affection.  Please accept my grateful thanks once again for keeping me informed, and my condolences to you and all the Ticheler family for your loss.
-
~  Bill Dibley, Marlborough, United Kingdom
-

April-1-15
-
Alan & David, I'm so sorry.  I miss him already.  Thinking of you all, with love.
-
~  Jackie Dibley, Preston, United Kingdom
-

April-1-15
-
I was so very sad to receive the news about Uncle Bert and appreciate very much, the lovely email that you sent. We will eat, drink, pour over photo's and regale all of our memories of a very lovely, kind, generous, talented and full of life, never to be forgotten, Albertus Ticheler. We are thinking of you all and send you our love.
-
~  Anneke Fisher, Marlborough, United Kingdom
-

April-2-15
-
The shock is felt in Holland too. I have no words to express my sad feelings. Now the Tichelers are reunited! Will you please give my condoleances to the family and tell them whenever they want to visit their father's homeland they are welcome. 
-
~  Ferdi Struis, Almelo, Netherlands
-

April-2-15
-
So sorry to hear the news.... I remember him visiting way back when the familiy still lived in Deurle... He was a great person.  Love to all...
-
~  Jacques Slot, Barcelona, Spain
-

April-7-15
-
Bert was a wonderful friend and colleague who impacted many lives. I first met Bert in Fairview when he was teaching Grade 6 and we became good friends. Many times we would go for a beer; a picnic to Dunvegan; or sit around the firepit in his back yard with the family joking and sharing memories of Holland. Bert loved life and I will keep his memory close to my heart.
-
~  Ben Dart, Edmonton, Alberta
-

April-7-15
-
So sorry to hear of Mr. Ticheler's passing. He was a wonderful and inspirational man. A great teacher for both my daughters. May he rest in peace.
-
~ Yolanda, Leduc, Alberta
-

April-8-15
-
I am sad to hear that Bert has passed. I express my sincere condolences. I have so many fond memories of cousin Bert from our childhood and I'm glad my emails have done him good. I wish you and your family all the best.
-
~ John Grunnekemeijer, Breda, Netherlands
-

April-10-15
-
Our condolences from our family to yours. Mr. Ticheler taught my children and they sure loved him. RIP Bert. The world is a better place because of you.
-
~  Katherine LaRose, Leduc, Alberta
-

April-10-15
-
RIP thoughts and prayer to the family, my children had him as there teacher
-
~  Donna and Bob, Leduc, Alberta
-

April-10-15
-
A very sad day, indeed. Condolences to Bert's family from a former student.
-
~  Dawn Galloway, Leduc, Alberta
-

April-10-15
-
He was a teacher of mine at St.Benns leduc 1984 on.
He was kind funny and a great teacher .
I hope he lives on in your stories and memories .
Xxoo
-
~  Kimberly Kittle, Leduc, Alberta
-

April-10-15
-
I have many memories of my jr high art classes that mr.T led at CTK 1986-88 Still even have some of the art. To this day I feel my life has been greatly influenced by those days!! You will be remembered
-
~ Theresa Theberge, Leduc, Alberta
-

April-11-15
-
It is always an honor to be given a part in the celebration of someone's life.  What makes it much easier is that your father was a unique individual who loved his family and showed it by the time he spent with you and the values he inculcated in you. You have been truly blessed to have had a "one in a million" father.

Blessings of the Lord upon you all and may the Lord's peace and comfort be your experience in the times of missing Bert.

With our love and prayers,

~  Pastor Brad Olson, Edmonton, Alberta
-

April-11-15
-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Your dad was a very wonderful man who shared his many gifts with his students and friends. We were truly blessed. We hold our memories and times that our family and Bert shared in our hearts. God bless you all. Deborah and Ron Chamulka and Family.
-
~  Deborah Chamulka, Leduc, Alberta
-

April-11-15
-
My condolences to the family, Mr Ticheler was always In my memories as a patient man and a great mentor. He instilled a love of soccer in me I never was able to thank him for. May he rest peacefully.
-
~  Randy Feist, Whitecourt, Alberta
-

April-11-15
-
Mr.T was my teacher in Leduc and was one of the best ones I had. He was funny and always smiling. Had a great passion for life and for teaching. Met him later on the tennis court when I was out if school and always treated me with great respect. One of the greats.
-
My condolences to his family and my thanks that he was my teacher!
-
~  Will Leddy, Beaumont, Alberta
-

April-12-15
-
Allan/David , my condolences to you and your families. Your dad holds special memories for me as I had him several times as a teacher throughout school, early grades to jr. high.(He was also my teacher when my dad died in 1969).
-
I was a couple of years older than you two so you may not remember me but I remember going to your house in Fairview when you were just very young boys....I remember him having such a great friendship with Mrs. Pat Campbell.(another of my favourite teachers) It's hard to believe it has been that many years since you lived there. Your dad touched a lot of peoples lives....may this give you some comfort in your time of grieving.
-
Sincerely Margaret (MacDonald)
-

April-13-15
-
We were all very saddened to hear that uncle Bert had passed away and our thoughts have been with you all over these past days. My Dad, my sisters Anneke, Jackie and Janet have been in touch a lot and have all talked so lovingly about Bert.  Although we saw so little of him over the years, he made such an impact on us and those of us were who were lucky enough to come over and spend time with him in Canada will never forget our favourite uncle.  He was just so much fun, with a wicked Ticheler sense of humour, but the biggest of hearts.  We all find it difficult to imagine that he is not here with us any more. 

We can only enjoy our families while they are with us and cherish the memories we create. I am lucky, I have a lot of Bert Ticheler.

I wish all of you the strength you need to get through period and am thinking of you all..
-
~  Paul Dibley, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
-

April-15-15
-
Hello Alan and David
So sorry to hear your father is gone but wanted to pass on how influential he was to a generation of musicians and artists. His elementary choir at STM in Fairview was a amazing, life changing experience. Hope you are both well and this former Fairview student thanks you for remembering him for us all.
-
~  Marie Beaulieu-Moreau, Grande Prairie, Alberta
-

April-17-15
-
My deepest sympathy to Bert's family. I have fond memories of the times spent in his class at St. Thomas More School in Fairview. He was a great teacher always inspiring me to be my best. As well he was a fierce competitor on the football pitch during school matches with students.
-
~  Erwin Kurz

June-11-15
-
Thank you Lord for the life of Bert. I remember his courage and gentleness, his music and his humor. I respected him deeply as a teacher and I miss him as a friend. Rest in peace..
-
~  Ken Dick