March 14, 2011 (London, ON) – Albert Schelstraete-Coulier of Tillsonburg, born Nov. 15, 1918 crossed his final finish line at University Hospital London on March 14, 2011. He is predeceased by wife Irene (2003), daughter Marianne (1944) and great-granddaughter Abby (2002).

Survived by sons Robert (Elaine) Schelstraete and Ronald (Linda) Schelstraete, Grandchildren Karen Demaree (Brian), Lynn Cristino (Hersh), Joann Schelstraete-Colyer (Vince) and Vicki Schelstraete-DeFilippo (Julius). Also seven great-grandchildren.

Albert’s life-long passion was cycling where he competed internationally as both amateur and professional. He founded the Silver Spokes Cycling Club. He spent many years designing and building cycling velodromes across North America including World Championship and Olympic tracks. His latest endeavour was co-founder of London’s Forest City Velodrome. Read more about Albert’s stellar career here.

Visitation on Wednesday, March 16 from 2-4pm and 7-9 and service on Thursday, March 17 at 11am at Verhoeve Funeral Home 262 Broadway St., Tillsonburg, On N4G 4J1.

Cremation to follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations to charity of your choice or Forest City Velodrome youth cycling would be appreciated.

Pedal joins the cycling community in expressing our condolences to the family and friends.