LOXTERKAMP: Terrance "Terry" Lawrence James
September 23, 1955 - August 3, 2014
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Terrance "Terry" Lawrence James Loxterkamp of Humboldt, SK, announces his passing at Humboldt District Hospital.He was 58 years of age.Terry, as he was affectionately called, was born to Irvin and Mary (nee Fleischhacker) Loxterkamp at Humboldt on September 23, 1955.He was raised on the family farm in the Fulda district.Terry attained his elementary education at Fulda and graduated from Grade 12 at Humboldt Collegiate Institute.Following his formal education he farmed with his father on the family farm.Although he worked at various occupations during the years, farming was always his passion.On July 15, 1978, Terry married Sharon Sand in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church at Fulda.They were blessed with three children; Megan in 1982, Nathan in 1984, and Thea in 1990.Terry and his family moved into Humboldt in 2002.Throughout his life, Terry was an avid sports fan; he was back catcher for the Fulda Flyers, curled during his high school years, and was an enthusiastic lifetime fan of the Chicago Blackhawks and the Humboldt Broncos.He loved hockey and also spent many pleasurable hours watching hockey games at the local rink, no matter who was playing.Other favourite pastimes included camping at the lake especially the yearly trips to Waskesiu and recently their new site at Wakaw Lake, and exercising his skill with puzzle books and fill-it-ins.Terry was a true "people person" with an outgoing personality and boisterous laugh.No matter where he went he seemed to know someone, and no matter where you were, you could hear if Terry was around.Terry was a family man and his family meant the world to him.He was so very proud of his children and his grandson Isaac was his pride and joy.More than anything, he was known as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and son.Terry will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 36 years, Sharon (nee Sand) Loxterkamp of Humboldt; three children and one grandchild:Megan (Tyler) Renneberg of Humboldt, Nathan (Aileen) Loxterkamp of Saskatoon, and their son Isaac, and Thea Loxterkamp (boyfriend Jesse Neary) of Hepburn; his mother, Mary (nee Fleischhacker) Loxterkamp of Humboldt; sister, Connie (Ted) Menzel of Saskatoon; in-laws Shorty & Marina Sand; brother in-laws Terry (Michelle) Sand, Jeff (Louise) Sand; and by his nieces, nephews, and cousins.He was predeceased by his father, Irvin Loxterkamp (April 3, 2007).The Funeral Mass was held at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt, on Thursday, August 7, 2014, at 11:00 a.m, celebrated by Fr. Ephraim Mensah.Others taking part were:Donovan Jones, crossbearer; Marina Sand and Aileen Nienaber, scripture readers; Aileen Nienaber, intentions; Terry Sand and Jeff Sand, giftbearers; Marvin and Maureen Renneberg, memorial table attendants.Music ministry was provided by director Loretta Schugmann, organist Marie Aubin, and the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir.The eulogy was delivered by Tyler Renneberg.Honorary pallbearers were "all those who shared in Terry's life".Active pallbearers were Hal Jenkins, Chris Jenkins, Jeremy Jenkins, Ron Muggli, Roman Wassermann, and Bob Bergerman.Interment followed at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Cemetery.Memorial donations may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society.Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
