July 5, 1928 – April 5, 2021
Sterling, second eldest of Ethel and Arthur Schollar, lived six miles east of Craik.
He attended Parkhill School. In those days, boys didn’t really need an education, especially if their job was needed at home; hence, he only received a partial Grade 9.
The following years Sterling worked for several farmers in the area. The first car he drove was Martin Luther’s. What an experience!
The field was hardly big enough. Oliver Vibert was another one of his employers. Here he learned to drive a tractor. Oliver helped him hook the 2236 International tractor on steel to a Minneapolis one-way and packers. Hooked behind these machines was the fuel wagon.
Oliver directed Sterling north on No. 11 highway on a Saturday afternoon, destination Davidson. Miraculously, man and outfit all arrived safely several hours later. Through Oliver, many an
inexperienced fellow learned farming practices.
Sterling began farming for himself in 1950, renting a half section from Harry Grant. This land was located four miles northwest of Craik.
In 1953 he married Ellen, oldest daughter of George
and Edith Hall.
In 1955 they purchased a farm of their own, W10:24:29, approximately nine miles west of Craik.
Sterling was a director of the Bennett Telephone Company for several years. He also served on the Craik School Board and was a member of council for R.M. 222, serving as Division 6 councilor from 1984-1999. Sterling was an active member of the Craik Lion’s Club and served twice as president, zone chairman and deputy chairman for District 5CW. He also served on the Sight and Service Committee.
Gone from us that smiling face, His pleasant cheerful way. A heart that won so many friends in bygone days. Though his smiles are gone forever and his hand we cannot touch. We shall never lose saved memories of the one we loved so much.
Sterling leaves to mourn his very loving and dedicated wife Ellen of 67.5 years; Children Jan (Tom) Sampson, Joy (Glenn) Ehrhardt, Ralph (Sharon) and Lloyd (Judy); Thirteen grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren and more expected soon. Sterling also leaves behind his brother-in-law Chris Heathcote and sister-in-law Eleanor Schollar as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A family graveside service for Sterling was held at Craik Cemetery on Saturday April 10, 2021.
For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Sterling may be made to the Craik Health Trust Fund. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.