HERMAN HENRY NEUFELD, of Lethbridge, beloved father and Opa, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the age of 78 years.

Herman is survived by his children: Tim (Jodie), Trevor (Anna) and Terry; and grandkids: Teagan, Rylen, Trystyn, Taylor, Trayce and Tawnee. He is also survived by his brother Peter (Heather) and family; sister Lena (Randy) and family; and sister-in-law Shirley and family.

He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Henry.

Herman was born on November 3rd, 1944 in Bieletz, Poland to Henry and Helene Neufeld. In 1947, the family immigrated to Canada and eventually settled in Coaldale in 1950, where Herman was raised and lived for most of his life. Even after moving to Lethbridge, he was in Coaldale almost every day.

During the 70’s, Herman had a water-hauling business and started T.J. Coffee Services, which he ran until his passing. During the early 2000’s, he worked as a realtor with Sel-Rite Realty.

Family was everything to Herman and he enjoyed spending time with his kids and their extended families. He loved nothing more than watching his boys and grandkids play sports. He attended every hockey, baseball, volleyball, and basketball game. He would even make his way into practices. If he could not make it to a game or practice, he would often call and apologize for not being there.

In his later years, Herman became a very popular member of a few groups of avid coffee drinkers at local cafes. He also loved his breakfasts at the Nord-Bridge Senior Centre a few times a week.

During his life, he was well known for playing the accordion and “jammed” with numerous groups over the years. He always said the bathroom had the best acoustics. Growing up, the boys remember bath-time often being accompanied by dad playing the accordion.

A Celebration of Herman’s Life will be held at COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316 – 17 Street, Coaldale, AB, on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Eric Giesbrecht officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Nord-Bridge Senior Centre, 1904 – 13 Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 4W9 or the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen, 802 – 2 Avenue A North, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 0C9.

 

To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

• Date : 2023-09-26
• Location : Lethbridge, Alberta