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Maynard Lommel Obituary
Pearl Lake (Marty)
June 14, 1932 - May 29, 2013
Maynard D. Lommel, age 80 went peacefully at his home on Wednesday surrounded by his family after battling cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pearl Lake (Marty), MN. Concelebrants will be Fr. Mark Ostendorf and Fr. Ralph Zimmerman. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. in the church. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery.
Maynard was born June 14, 1932 the son of Raymond and Florence (Eversman) Lommel in St. Cloud, MN. After graduation from St. Cloud Technical High School he served 2 years in the US Army. Maynard worked at Great Northern Railroad and 33 years at the St. Cloud Hospital as Director of Purchasing. He was united in marriage to Lenore M. Loesch on August 31, 1957, together they raised 4 wonderful children. Maynard loved antiquing with his Aunt Martha, drawing plans for his next big project, going north to the cabin and spending time with friends and family. He also took pride in his flowers and loved to care for his lawn and garden.
Survivors include his loving wife, Lenore, children, David (Bonnie) Lommel, Jeneen (Dale) Albers, Warren (Lenore "Lenny") Lommel; grandchildren, Ashley and Cody Lommel, Amy (Mike) Blaskowski, Gina (Jason) Libbesmeier, Katlin, James and Weston Albers; great-grandchildren, Riley Albers, Taylor, Elliana and Eli Libbesmeier, Eva Blaskowski, Madilyn Albers and Calvin Knaus.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Gordon Lommel.
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shelley Potts
June 2, 2013
So sorry to hear of Maynards passing. I will keep you in my prayers. I heard of this at church just this morning from Marge Fuller. I no longer work at Quality Cleaners, so I will definitely miss seeing you. May God Bless & keep you
Norb Gregory
June 1, 2013
Maynard was the coolest neighbordad. I'm glad he picked pearl lake for the big family move. He's leaving behind a very big void in a very small town. Our condolences to the Lommels, as well as Maynard's very large extended family.
May 31, 2013
we are sadden to hear about maynard, we will not be able to attend but our thoughts & prayers our with you all! Jim & Shirley Lommel
Bob& Diane Lommel
May 31, 2013
Maynard truly was a Champion and a gentleman. We are without his physical presence but his memory will live on through his family and everyone whose life he touched. He will not be forgotten.
Larry & Donna Dols
May 31, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Maynard's death. I remember seeing him often at the St. Cloud Hospital. We have to be in the Twin cities this weekend,so we will not be able to attend the funeral. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie Sadergaski
May 31, 2013
Sorry for your loss. I have always said Maynard was the best boss ever.
The Entire Barney and Joey Kiffmeyer Family
May 31, 2013
Sending our deepest Sympathies to you all. He was a great guy and we'll miss seeing him at all the community events.
Mel and JoAnn
May 31, 2013
We lost a great guy. As a brother, their alot of memories that will be etched in my mind forever. Msynard was a CHAMPION in caring and kindness. Not to have known him would be a missing link in the chain of our lives. JoAnn and I wish all family and friends our sincere sympathy.
Thomas Kirchner
May 31, 2013
Tom and Betty Kirchner, Sorry to hear about your Lost!!
I worked with Maynard for many years at St Cloud Hospital.
Phyllis and Roy
May 30, 2013
Roy and I are so sorry to hear our good good friend Mannie died. He will be missed in many ways. We send our sympathy to all the family, he is finally without pain. The gates of heaven welcome him with Gordie right at the enterance.We send our love
May 30, 2013
My sympathy to all of Maynard's family and friends. He was a great guy and a true gentleman. I am sorry that I cannot be at the funeral (I have a grandson graduating in Woodbury that morning) but you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Joyce O'Driscoll
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