Lorne Benedict Plemel
July 17, 1960 – October 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Lorne Plemel announces his death on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He was 64 years of age. Lorne Benedict Plemel was born July 17, 1960, to Martin and Jeanette Plemel. He was raised on the family homestead near St. Gregor, SK. While he loved the farm life, he enlisted in the military at the age of 17 and served nearly 38 years in the Royal Canadian Artillery Battery 128 AD. He started as a gunner and worked his way through the ranks retiring as a Major on April 13, 2015. During his years of service he was posted around the world, gaining friends everywhere he went. During his military career Lorne was presented several awards and honors: notably the Golden Jubilee Medal, The Chief of the Defence Staff Commendation, and the Order of Military Merit. Regardless of his passion for his military career, Lorne loved his family and friends first and foremost. He would often be found traveling across the country to visit, saying “I never have to stay in a hotel because I have so many friends, and I take full advantage of that”. He also loved hockey, hunting, fishing, camping, and in his past few years developed a deep love for the game of poker. In fact, his last evening was spent playing in a poker tournament which he won, going out with the “big stack”. In true Lorne fashion, he would end things on a high note and go out on top. Lorne was a gregarious spirit who lived life to the fullest and as a result, had friends and loved ones all over the world. He will be forever missed by so many.
Lorne was predeceased by his mother Jeanette. He is survived by: his loving children: Kearstin, Mickenzie, Austin, and Amy; his father Martin (Marie); his siblings Rick (Maryanne), Leslie (Magdalena), Laverne, Bernadette (Malcolm), and Jeff (Tammy); and Marie’s children Wayne (Leanne), Pauline, Sharon (Dan), Jim (Karen), Ed (Suna), Barb (Joe); many relatives; friends; and comrades in arms. The Prayer Service was held at Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 7:00 pm, presided over by Gladys Coombes (Plemel). Others that took part were: Cliff Rosenberg and Adele Patton, scripture readers; and Kearstin, Mickenzie, Austin, and Amy Plemel, eulogists. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Gregory Roman Catholic Church, St. Gregor, SK on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 2:00 pm, celebrated by Fr. John Abban-Bonsu. Others taking part were: Maurice Plemel, cross bearer; Larry Moorman, altar service; Adele Doepker, communion minister; Gerard Doepker and Harry Plemel, scripture readers; Joan Plemel, intentions; and Taylor Plemel and Emily Plemel, gift bearers. Music ministry was provided by Wally Doepker, with Eve Keller playing bagpipes (taps) and trumpeter, Amanda Brochu playing the Last Post. Active pallbearers were David Hicks (AKA Spike), Cliff Rosenberg (AKA Rosie), Wes McRobbie (AKA Wes), Michael Harrison (AKA Harry), Al McFarlance (AKA Al), Steve Collins (AKA Beaker), Jim Fisher (AKA Jim) and Fred Frigault (AKA Fred). Honorary pallbearers were Austin Plemel, Rick Plemel, Jesse (Leslie) Plemel, Laverne Plemel, Jeff Plemel, and Curtis Plemel. An Honor Guard was formed by Humboldt Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 28. Interment was at St. Gregory Roman Catholic Cemetery, followed by a memorial luncheon at St. Gregor Hall and a social gathering at Humboldt Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 28 that evening. Memorial donations may be directed to Royal Canadian Legion – Humboldt Branch #28 Poppy Fund (PO Box 1981, Humboldt, SK, S0K 2A0, https://legion.ca/donations), Veterans Association Foodbank (Bay 10-12, 820 28 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6R3, https://veteransassociation.ca/veteran-programs/), or St. Gregory Roman Catholic Church – Cemetery Fund (P.O. Box 51, St. Gregor, SK S0K 3X0).
This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral & Cremation Services - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)