Mr. Fred Schmeler Of Magnetawan Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday January 2, 2012. Mr. Fred Schmeler was in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Susan. Dear father of Linda Champagne (Roger), Donna Emerson (Gary), Bill Todd, the late Carol Todd and Andy Todd. Cherished grandfather of Nicole, Steve, Joe, Sara, Laura, Alicia, Amanda and Katrina. Great grandfather of Tyler. Fred will be fondly remembered by all his family and friends. The family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk's Falls on Friday January 6, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Lion's Memorial service will be conducted in the funeral home at 6:45 Friday evening. A service to celebrate the life of the late Mr. Schmeler will be conducted in Knox Presbyterian Church in Magnetawan on Saturday January 7, 2012 commencing at 1:00 p.m. with the Reverend Doctor Walter Winger officiating. Cremation to follow. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family.