Paul Roy SENGER

Paul Roy Senger
April 30, 1928 – September 28, 2016
Paul Roy Senger formerly of Allan, Saskatchewan passed away at Oilfields Hospital in Black Diamond, Alberta on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Born in a farmhouse near Bradwell Sask., on April 30, 1928 he was the 12th of 14 children. He attended the Prairie Home School, worked on the family farm with his father along with brothers Jack and Isodore until 1953. Paul's father Wendlin was a dealer for Westphalia Windmills and Paul helped construct them for farmyards in the area, some are still standing today. During the winter months from 1948 – 1951 Paul worked in the Gold Mine, Kirkland Lake, Ontario and the Copper Mine Britannia Beach B.C. In 1953 Paul married Mary Jane Adam on November 24, they purchased the farm from sister Mary and brother in law Joe Elder 8 miles N.W. of Allan, 2 miles from the homestead. Together they grain farmed, had cattle, pigs and chickens and always grew and maintained a huge garden. Paul and Mary cherished spending time with family and friends playing cards, dancing and curling. Paul and the boys suffered the loss of Mary in 1977. Paul had a passion his whole life for Sports and loved to play pond hockey and baseball, drove Brian to many baseball games and supported Ron's fastball, hockey and football. Paul was always very committed to his faith, an active member of the Knights of Columbus and the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. Paul moved to Saskatoon and married Lorraine Gessner in 1983, remained active with Brian and Nan on the farm until Paul and Lorraine moved to B.C in 1985, now semi retired Paul resumed his passion for gardening. Paul had 13 types of fruit trees, grew concord grapes, had a vegetable garden, roses, made jam and canned all his fruit and was only too happy to share with everyone. Paul organized family sausage making, taught us to cook, can fruit, and make homemade jam and pies. Paul was also very active in the Community participating in the lawn bowling league, German Choir and Floor Curling. In 2008 while living in Kamloops Paul and his family mourned the loss of his second wife Lorraine. In October of 2015 Paul moved to Black Diamond Alberta to be closer to his sons and their families and moved into High Country Lodge, where he nurtured wonderful friendships, played shuffle board, enjoyed a fulfilling retirement cared for by the wonderful staff and participated in many of the activities. Paul was fun loving, humorous, outgoing and a great story teller. Paul could do anything; he could fix everything, always had the right answer to any question and offered great advice, all you had to do was ask. His memory was incredibly sharp; he could recollect events from his childhood that involved his siblings and relatives. He loved feeding birds and wildlife. He loved his family and friends, was always excited to attend family events. Paul will be missed by his family and friends and all who loved him. Our family would like to sincerely thank the Doctors, Nurses and staff of Black Diamond Hospital for the compassion they demonstrated to make Paul's last days comforting. We would also like to thank and express gratitude to the staff of High Country lodge in Black Diamond for their outstanding care and concern for Paul this past year. Paul will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his two sons: Brian (Nanette) Senger of Manitou Beach, SK and their family, Scott (Ashley) Senger of Regina, SK and Joel Senger of Maintou Beach, SK; Ron (Danna) Senger of Calgary, AB and their family, Paul Senger Jr. of Provost, AB and Meghan Senger of Calgary, AB. Paul is also survived by one sister, Sue Steckler of Moose Jaw SK, and the family of his second wife Lorraine. Paul was predeceased by his parents Wendlin and Eva (nee Heisler) Senger; his first wife Mary (nee Adam) Senger in 1977; his second wife Lorraine (nee Gessner) Senger in 2008; two daughters in infancy, Mary Jane and Patricia Ann; his siblings: Katharina (Sister Wendeline Senger O.S.E.); Adelheid (Zacheus) Moldenhauer; Joseph (Lillian) Senger; Helen (John) Fritz; Julia (John) Garman; Marianna (Joseph) Elder; Kasper (Anne) Senger; Leo (Phyllis) Senger; Andrew Senger; Eva Senger; Jacob (Alberta) Senger; and Isadore (Lillian) Senger; and his brother-in-law Jack Steckler. The prayer service for Paul will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Aloysius R.C. Church in Allan, Saskatchewan with refreshments to follow. The Funeral Mass, a celebration of Paul's life will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Aloysius R.C. Church in Allan, Saskatchewan with lunch to follow. Interment will be held at a later date at Allan R.C. Cemetery Allan, SK. Memorial donations may be directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Saskatchewan Farmers and Ranchers Research Fund. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK (306-682-4114)
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