Age 90 passed peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Lakeridge Bowmanville Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by her three children in her final moments.

Born August 25, 1933 in Berlin, Germany to Herbert and Hildegard Mueller, she married Wilhelm Josef Schmahl in 1954 and immigrated to Canada in 1956.

Renate was loved by her children, Bill and his spouse, Lina, son Tom, and daughter Doris and spouse Arthur and all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She always maintained a close relationship with her brothers Hartmut and Eberhard and their families in Germany.

She enjoyed her time with her many friends playing games, playing cards and especially loved watching the Toronto Maple Leafs, seldom missing a game.

A special thank you to the caring staff at Bowmanville Hospital.

She’ll be missed by all who knew her In lieu of flowers consider a donation to Bowmanville Hospital or the Newcastle hospice would be appreciated.