Schottenbauer – Doug Schottenbauer, our father, grandfather and amazing friend to many passed away peacefully Aug 1,2023 with family at his side. Douglas Brian Schottenbauer was born June 26,1947 in Lyleton,Manitoba. He was the second child born to Viola and Andrew Schottenbauer. Doug became little brother to Ernie and a big brother to Sharon,Sandra and Shirley. Doug attended school in Lyleton.After he was finished with school, he worked for farmers in the area, then black gold called his name and he moved to Estevan to start work on the oil rigs. Soon after a mutual dear friend of theirs, Isabelle, introduced Doug to Helen.
They started to court in the spring of 1965 and were married in 1968. August 27,1970 they were blessed with their first child. A beautiful baby girl they named Kimberly. Then November 25,1974 their handsome son Kory was born. Even though the marriage between Doug and Helen wasn’t forever, their bond and friendship lasted until the day Doug passed. Doug and Helen’s lives took them from Manitoba to Saskatchewan, British Columbia and then finally Brooks, AB . Doug worked alongside his brother Ernie in the oil industry. In 1981 Doug started Doug’s Vacuum Truck Service. His business became a successful oil and gas business that he owned until the day he passed. We know Doug will always be thought of when someone sees the big blue vac truck rolling onto location or trucking up and down the Number 1 Highway. Doug was an amazing mechanic and could fix almost everything. This talent along with his magnetic personality made Doug a lot of life long friends. He loved to sit and tell stories (mostly true), tell his jokes and have a cold one with his friends. There is not enough ink to mention all the special friends in Doug’s life (you know who you are) but a few are the Patterson boys and their families, June Pisiak and of course his faithful companion Jake. Doug was predeceased by his parents Andrew and Viola and brother Ernie. He is survived by his daughter Kim (Shane), son Kory (Deb), their mom Helen, his grandchildren Carly, Carson, Ben and Jack. Sisters Sharon(John),Sandra (Everette),and Shirley (Dale). Many special nieces and nephews and of course all his friends who became his family. A celebration of life will be held at the Tilley Hall August 11 at 4 pm. Doug will then make his last trip home August 19 to his hometown and be laid to rest with his parents.
There is a song that we believe was written for Doug ,
“Give Heaven some Hell” and the line “you had a wild side but you had amazing grace” fits Doug perfectly.
Rest east Doug, until we meet again Slim
