Leonard Wilbur SOMMERFELD

Leonard Wilbur Sommerfeld
October 28, 1921 – August 28, 2015
The family of Leonard Wilbur Sommerfeld, are sad to announce his passing on August 28, 2015 at the Circle Drive Special Care Home. Len was born October 28, 1921 to Wilbur and Greta Sommerfeld, a pioneer family of Saskatoon, SK. He was the third child, the eldest being brother Ron, and sister Gertie; he was then followed by Mildred, Walter and Keith. His family was the most important thing to Dad and he loved nothing better than to spend time with his sisters and brothers, kids and grandchildren. Dad attended Albert School and Tech Collegiate. As a young man, Dad loved music and played many instruments all by ear–the piano, guitar, violin, organ and accordion were second nature to him. In the early years, he, his sister Mildred and friend Oren Wilson formed an orchestra and loved playing for dances. A broken leg in 1938 exempted him from service in the military. In 1940, at his brother's wedding, Dad met the love of his life, a beautiful lady named Sybil Elliott. They married on June 27, 1942 and had 67 wonderful years together. They have two children, daughter Anne (Wilson) and son Clyde. Dad worked for A. A. Murphy, the CP Rail and Goodyear Tire. In 1953, he purchased Market Tire and Battery which he developed into a wonderful business that still thrives today. He loved to help people and gave many people a job, credit or a start in life. Dad could fix anything and loved a project. Finally in 1958, Dad built Mom her dream home which was the centre of family activity for over 45 years. In 1969, he sold the business and retired. He survived bypass surgery at the age of 70 with the hope it would give him ten more years. In 2005, Mom and Dad moved to their condo at Circle Drive Place where they enjoyed living and made many friends. After Mom passed away in 2009, Dad continued on living by himself and managed very well. Of course, he had special people in his life who helped him along the way and we are very grateful for all of them. Dad was a lifetime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He was an amazing father, generous friend, loving husband and endeared grandfather. He always made us proud of who we were and where we had come from. We will miss him so. He was predeceased by parents Wilbur and Greta; his wife Sybil; brothers Ron, Keith and Walter (less than two weeks ago); sister Gertie and husband Steve Burrell; and brother-in-law Bill Novak. Surviving are sister Mildred Novak; sisters-in-law Vera (Ron) and Louise (Keith); daughter Anne (Doug) Wilson; son Clyde (Brenda); four grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; as well as many special nieces and nephews. He adored them all and cherished their visits. A Celebration of Len's Life will be held in Dalmeny at the Heritage Centre, 230 Ross Avenue, Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Circle Drive Special Care Home, 3055 Preston Avenue, Saskatoon S7T 1C3 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements in care of DALMENY FUNERAL HOME (306-254-2022).