LOEHR: Kevin Anthony
May 26, 1964 - October 22, 2013
Kevin Loehr, beloved husband, father, son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle and friend passed away peacefully on October 22, 2013 at the Red Deer Hospice, Red Deer, Alberta, at the age of 49 with family by his side. Kevin leaves behind to celebrate his life: his loving wife of twenty-seven years, Lori; his sons, Christian and Jordan (Trisha) and his daughter, Katelyn; his father, Daniel; his mother-in-law Georgina; his brothers and sisters, Linda (Ron), Terry, Judy (Dave), Robert, Colleen, Richard (Trish), Rita (Brian), Gerard, David (Cindy); his sister-in-law, Maureen (Jim); brother-in-laws, Tom (Jacqueline), John (Michelle); numerous nieces, nephews, great nephews and great nieces, a good many friends and his special friend, Jaxon, his pet dog. He was predeceased by his mother, Stella (nee Koob); his father-in-law, Arthur Dipple; his brothers, Virgil and Gregory (in infancy); his sister-in-law, Donna (nee Cody) and infant nephew, Nicholas Dipple. Kevin was born, May 26, 1964 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Humboldt, Sask. He received his elementary education at Muenster and Watson Schools and completed his high school at Watson High, Watson Sask. During his school years he participated in hockey and golf as well as playing in the Humboldt School Unit Band as a trumpet player. After performing at half time at a Saskatchewan Roughrider game in Regina, the Humboldt School Unit Band was chosen to perform in the 66th Grey Cup Parade in Toronto in November 1978. Virgil, Gerard and Kevin, were active members of the band at the time. After graduating from high school, Kevin entered the workforce in the auto repair industry and has held various positions in the parts and service department of auto dealerships in Saskatoon, Edmonton and Red Deer. Most recently Kevin was employed as Lead Instructor of the Parts Technician Program at Red Deer College, Red Deer, AB. Kevin loved sports; golf, ball, curling, and hockey; Edmonton Oilers being his favorite team. He was able to attend an Oilers game in February 2013 with his daughter, Katelyn and his two brothers, Gerard and David. Kevin was also one of many candidates (1300 +) chosen to attend a RDC Meet and Greet morning in Red Deer with Wayne Gretzky in March 2013 where he was able to have his photo taken with Wayne as well as getting Wayne's autograph on his Oiler's Jersey. Very happy day for Kevin. Kevin and Lori (nee Dipple) celebrated their 27th Anniversary of a happy marriage on August 16, 2013. As part of their marriage they we blessed with three lovely children, whom they loved dearly. Kevin and Lori loved to travel spending time on an Alaskan Cruise as well as a trip to New England to name a few. When Kevin became too ill to stay at home, he was fortunate enough to stay at the Red Deer Hospice. It is a 100% privately funded hospice that specializes in not only the physical care of its patients but also in the end of life social, emotional and spiritual care of both the patient and their loved ones. They do all of this at no cost to the patient. In order for a facility of this caliber to continue functioning, and to maintain its high standards, it relies on donations for most of its operating costs. Donations to the Hospice will ensure that other cancer victims will be able to take advantage of the phenomenal care that Kevin received in the 5 months that he was there. Kevin's family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, that donations be made in Kevin's honor to the Red Deer Hospice of Red Deer, AB or the Canadian Cancer Society. Red Deer Hospice: http://www.reddeerhospice.com/donate_now.html. Canadian Cancer Society: http://www.cancer.ca/en/get-involved/support-us/make-a-personal-donation-ab/?region=ab. A Prayer Vigil will be held, Sunday, November 3, 2013, Sacred Heart RC Church, Watson, Sk @ 7:30 PM and the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 4th, 2013 @ 2:00 PM at St. Peter's RC Cathedral, Muenster, Sk. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brad Lefebvre of Schuler & Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, Sk. Condolences may be emailed to: [email protected]
