Roland Schappert

Roland (Roly) Schappert has recently retired from his grain farm and alfalfa seed growing operation NE of Langenburg. Rolys past accomplishments over the years included owner/Manager of local grocery store, and then a gravel business; he also worked as a farm machinery salesman.

He has served on various boards such as the RM and Church Council and is presently involved with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank GrowHope Program. He was also a volunteer Fireman on the local Fire Department for 30 years. Roly is married to Cindy who has recently retired from the Health Region. Together they raised 2 children, a son who is an Engineer in BC and is married with two children; and a daughter who is a Nurse and currently resides in Langenburg. Roly and his wife still reside on their farm and Roly plans on making hay in the summer months and in his spare time he likes to work in his greenhouse and tend to his yard and fruit trees. He and his wife enjoy their winter getaways, fishing, and going to BC to see their grand kids.

Roly is enthusiastic about continuous learning and looks forward to being part of the Family and Friends Foundation.