LOCKINGER: Kenneth Wayne
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June 30, 1962 鈥� July 8, 2016
The death of Ken Lockinger of Humboldt, SK occurred at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK on Friday, July 8, 2016. He was 54 years of age. Ken was born to Judith Lockinger at Wadena, Saskatchewan on June 30, 1962. He grew up in Humboldt, and attended the Humboldt Collegiate. Following his school years, Ken married Arlene Stolz in 1981 and they were blessed with a son, Curtis. For over 20 years they enjoyed watching Curtis grow up. Ken enjoyed coaching Curtis in his sports activities such as hockey and baseball through the years. Ken did mechanical work for 10 years and then worked with various companies as a Sanitation Engineer for 30 years. He was recently promoted to Operations Manager with REACT Waste Management. After surviving cancer in his early 20鈥檚, Ken maintained an active lifestyle of participating in hockey, baseball, and golf. He was active in the community as an announcer for the Broncos, a bingo caller for the Broncos and he sat on various hockey and golf committees. Ken was very well known in the Hockey Community after volunteering as a coach for 24 years. Some of his major achievements were provincial wide coaching with Sask First, and watching many players he coached make it to different stages, including the NHL. Ken enjoyed his many toys including his motorbike, golf cart, trailer, and most recently, his boat. Ken met Marilyn Hay in 2005 and together they forged an unbreakable love and friendship. They enjoyed golfing, hockey, and even a few trips driving to Las Vegas. Ken was well known for his witty sense of humour and always having a trick up his sleeve. Throughout all of his time, Ken seemed the happiest when he got the call that he was going to be a grandpa. Prior to his passing, Ken was able to spend time with his granddaughter Paice, and loved to show off pictures and talk about her to anyone who would listen. In Ken鈥檚 words, 鈥淚鈥檝e been called a lot of names in my life, but Grandpa is my favorite.鈥� Ken will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his mother, Judith Lockinger of Humboldt, SK; his son Curtis (Jane) Lockinger and their daughter Paice of Whitecourt AB; and his special friend Marilyn Hay of Humboldt, SK. Ken was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Barbara Lockinger; and his uncle Ronald Lockinger. A Prayer Service was held for Ken at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 12, at 8:00 p.m., led by Marlene VanDresar. Scripture readers were Val Stolz and Tyler Bieber and the eulogy was delivered by David Hill. Music ministry was provided by Denise Germaine. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt, on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., celebrated by Fr. Ephraim Mensah. Others taking part were: Diane Schenn crossbearer; Val Stolz and Tyler Bieber, scripture readers; Arlene Townsend and Erik Gardiner, intentions; Kirby Wassermann and Layne Matechuk, giftbearers. Music ministry was provided by Loretta Schugmann, director; Marie Aubin, organist; and members of 听the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir. An Honour Guard was formed by REACT Waste Management. Honorary pallbearers were 鈥渁ll those who shared in Ken鈥檚 life鈥�. Active Pallbearers were Mike Schenn, Kelly Wolsfeld, Shaun Gardiner, Brad Leier, Craig Olynick, and Brian Reifferscheid. Memorial donations directed to the Saskatchewan Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.听
