Obituary of Emiel Kimmel

KIMMEL - Mr. Emiel Kimmel, longtime Yorkton resident, beloved husband of Agnes, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 88 years of age. Emiel Kimmel was born on May 12, 1920 in Darkehmen, Germany; a son of Sam and Anna Kimmel. As a young child he emigrated to Canada with his parents and five older brothers and sisters. The family settled at Yorkton, where Emiel grew up and received his education. As a young man Emiel ventured to Winnipeg, where he worked for Perth's Dry Cleaners for a short time before enlisting into the Royal Canadian Army on March 4, 1941. He was with the #10 District Deport Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps. In June of 1941 he was sent overseas for further training before departing for Sicily and Italy. In 1944 he joined the Special Services Force and fought in Italy and France until August of that year. He then transferred to P.P.C.L.I., where he fought in southern France and finally Holland. He returned to Winnipeg following the war, receiving his discharge on November 17, 1945. Emiel returned to Yorkton shortly after and on October 20, 1946 was united in marriage to Agnes Lowenberg. Emiel worked for Blaze Transport for the next 25 years. Following that Emiel became employed with the Provincial Government doing custodial work in the Provincial Bldg, a job he held for 10 years prior to his retirement. Emiel had been a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Yorkton branch #77. His hobbies included fishing and camping, and he was also an accomplished dart player, enjoying many games with his friends at the local Legion. Emiel was also a long serving member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where he and Agnes had attended regularily. Predeceased by six brothers and sisters in Europe; a daughter, Janice Aney, and by a grandson, Brent Aney; also by brothers Fred, Manuel and Adolf, and by sisters Tillie Kompch and Kay Babey. Emiel leaves to celebrate his life, his loving wife Agnes; a daughter, Brenda (Raymond) Slogoski of Regina; son, Gerald (Ioleen) Kimmel of Edmonton; grandchildren: Felicia (Mark Mullan), Sarah and Daniel Slogoski of Regina, Jennifer (Damon) Park of Calgary and David Kimmel of Edmonton and a great granddaughter, Lily of Regina; numerous nieces, nephews, and his many other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on Friday, April 3, 2009 from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorkton with Rev. Fred Schneider officaiting. A tribute was given by granddaughter Felicia. Organist, Carla Laycock led the congregatuion in the singing of the hymns 'O God, Our Help in Ages Past', 'Amazing Grace', and 'How Great Thou Art'. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, General Alexander Ross Brach #77, Yorkton attended the service and performed the Legion Tribute Service. The interment followed in the veteran's section of the Yorkton City Cemetery with granddaughter Felicia Slogoski serving as the urnbearer. Cremation and funeral arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery