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Norbert Schottko-Hering

August 20th, 1941 - June 10th, 2022
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  SCHOTTKO-HERING, Norbert

  August 20, 1941 – June 10, 2022

 

Amazing person who could be very charming yet very abrupt.  You never were in doubt of his position on any subject because he always spoke his mind.

Norbert was born in Neustadt, West Germany during the height of World War II.  His mother was then forced to travel with her 3 young children to resettle in an area around Frankfurt.  Norbert was an exceptional soccer player and while in Germany, played for elite teams.  At the age of 14 he chose a profession as a machinist.  His excellence in this field was instrumental in travelling all over Europe to repair textile machinery.  When the time came to enlist in the military, Norbert was offered a transfer to work for the firm in the United States.  He decided he would rather live in Canada and immigrated there in 1965.  He settled in Vancouver and continued to play soccer for German teams.  Through other German immigrants, he was asked if he wanted to help start a German Male Choir where he met lifelong friends.  He was a member of MGV Lyra for over 50 years and still loved singing with his friends after he retired from the formal group.

 Norbert leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years Madelaine, his children Marcus and Nicholas and grandchildren Henry, Madeleine and Atlas.  Also grieving is his remaining sister Jutta who still remains in Germany.  We all love you and you will be greatly missed by those who’s hearts are breaking after your passing.


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Monica Canning (nee England)
September 16th, 2022

I am saddened to find out about the passing of Norbert. He was a close friend of my Father, Wolfgang England. He was there for him throughout the years, singing alongside him in the Choir, being his Best Man at my parents wedding, many social gatherings & visiting him weekly either in hospital or at home when he had his Stroke 6 years ago.
The last time I had seen him was to celebrate my Dads 80th Birthday & both he & Norbert, along with other choir members still belted out some favourite tunes.
I want to send my deepest condolences from our family to yours. He will be missed.

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