Kent LessmeisterJuly 7, 1972 - October 25, 2011The sudden and unexpected death of Mr. Kent Lessmeister of Middle Lake and formerly of Lake Lenore occurred on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. He was 39 years of age. Kent was born July 7, 1972 to Ken and Marj (nee Althouse) Lessmeister at Humboldt. He grew up on the family farm in the Verndale district and attended school in Lake Lenore where he graduated from grade 12. He continued his education at the University of Saskatchewan where he obtained degrees in Physical Education and Education. His teaching career began in Castor, AB and eventually he returned to Saskatchewan teaching in Watson and St. Brieux. Kent loved to be involved with sports as a participant, coach and referee. Most of all he loved being a dad to his children. He was a people person and could visit with anyone and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Kent will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his children; Ryan, Sarah, Emily, Jacob, and Rebecca and their mother, Jody Dobmeier, all of Pilger; parents, Ken and Marj Lessmeister of Lake Lenore; brothers and sisters: Pat (Wade) Braun and their children Damian, Brennan, Alyssa, and Jessica of Dalmeny; Rod (Cheryl) Lessmeister and children Noah and Kaya of Warman; Greg (Carol) Lessmeister and children Hanna, Erin, Megan, and Jordan of Edmonton, AB; Scott (Colleen) Lessmeister and children Miranda and Thomas of Lake Lenore; Candace (Rob) Fredericks and children Skye and Kyle of Memphis, TN; maternal grandmother, Shalby Althouse of Porcupine Plain; special friend, Sharon Guina of Humboldt, and by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by one sister, Mary Elizabeth in infancy; maternal grandfather, Carl Althouse; and paternal grandparents Henry and Bertha Lessmeister. The Funeral Mass for Kent was offered on Saturday October 29, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Anthony's R. C. Church in Lake Lenore, Saskatchewan officiated by Fr. Richard Meidl OSB and Fr. Demetrius Wasylniuk OSB. Others taking part were: Ryan Lessmeister, crossbearer; Kathy Lieffers and Naomi Bauml, scripture readers; Kathy Weber, intentions; Miranda Lessmeister, Alyssa Braun and Jessica Braun, gift bearers; Sharon Carter, Maxine Moore and musical friends of Sharon Guina and Kent, music ministry; Ella Berscheid, Della Bollefer, Darlene Lung and Margaret Cody, memorial table attendants and Wade Weseen delivered the eulogy. Active pallbearers were Scott Lessmeister, Rod Lessmeister, Greg Lessmeister, Wade Braun, Damian Braun and Brennan Braun. Interment followed at St. Anthony's R.C. Cemetery, Lake Lenore. Memorial donations may be directed to a trust fund for Kent's children c/o Lessmeister Trust Fund, Box 43, Lake Lenore SK, SOK 2J0. SCHULER-LEFEBVRE, Humboldt, SK.
