Harry Conrad Lohr
Harry Conrad Lohr, aged 89 years of Moose Jaw, SK passed away on Saturday, May 9th, 2020.
Harry, Dad, Papa will be sadly missed by his son, Dwaine; daughter-in-law, Karen; granddaughters, Daina and Daityn; as well as his special friend, Dorothy. He was predeceased by his first wife, Anne Lohr (Oparyk) and his second wife, Fran Lohr (Schulties).
Harry was born in Moose Jaw on August 8, 1930. He often spoke of his years at Moose Jaw Tech High School and specifically of his sports jersey, #13. Because 13 was considered an unlucky number, he put a white piece of tape between the 1 and the 3 and whenever he drew a penalty, the referee would call his number as 1/3rd. In the early 1950’s, Harry was asked to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders coaching team. Unfortunately that was the same year he caught polio and was never expected to walk again. He walked out of the hospital several months later.
Harry was a member of the Kinsmen (K40’s), the Elks Club, The Vets and the Legion where he enjoyed playing shuffleboard, rummy and cribbage, and the occasional rye and water with lots of ice. He refereed Minor Hockey and coached Elks Minor Football for several years. Harry worked at the CPR in Moose Jaw for close to 40 years, his first job was shoveling coal into the boiler of the old steam engines. In his last years with the CPR before he retired as an engineer, he held the Moose Jaw to Swift Current passenger train run. Harry enjoyed his retirement years being out at the lake, living at his cabin during the summer months.
Sincere thanks to the nursing staff at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital. Your attentive care and kindness to my father was greatly appreciated. To the staff at the Chateau St. Michael’s, thank you for caring for my Dad for the past 3 years.
Due to the current situation with Covid 19, A Private Family Service will be held. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Harry’s memory may be made to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 55 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 0C2. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550.
We are so very sorry to know of Harry’s passing.
We had some very good visits and laughs with Harry over the years.
Our sincere condolences go out to his family.
Thank you for your kind words and thoughts.
Hi Dwaine, I’m Brenda Halstead, my dad, Ellys Reesor, was friends with your dad for many years. I’m so sorry for your loss. He was on the phoning committee for Kinsmen and Ron was on his list, he always had a smart remark to make when we talked. Memories are with us forever. My condolences to you and your family. Ron and Brenda Halstead.
Hi Brenda. I have fond memories of you, your brother and your Mom and Dad. I especially remember the times that your dad took my dad and myself fishing out on the island. I hope you are well. Thank you for sending the condolences. Dwaine
a loss to all … who will drive the train? blessings to your entire family
Thanks Shane.
My sincere condolences to Harry’s family. He will be sadly missed. I worked on the railroad with Harry, and we always had a good conversation and lots of laughs whenever our paths crossed. Such a great guy!! Brian Montague
Hi Brian. Thank you for your condolences and the great memory.
Harry was a gentleman and a great man to work or visit with. Peace to the family and friends. Miss your laugher RIP
Hi Ron. Thank you for your kind words and thoughts.
On behalf of myself and all the members of The Kinsmen and K40 Clubs we wish to express our sincere sympathy to Dwaine and family and Dorothy due to the passing of good old Harry. Harry was a great guy, and when you were with him you always had a good laugh. He was very instrumental in keeping The K40 Club going during some difficult times and was the life of the party at our club meetings. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed. Dwaine you can probably still remember when your Dad rented suite number 6 from us. He was there for a long time and was the cleanest tenant we ever had. Lots of good memories.
Hi Rick. He spoke fondly of you. I remember the suite and all the parking tickets I used to get when I would visit him. 🙂 The Kinsmen and the K40 Clubs were very important to him. Thank you for the memories and the kind words. Dwaine.
I am so sorry to hear of Harry’s passing. He and Fran were friends of my grandparents Sam and Esther Petrescu. I have many memories of Harry teasing me and my grandma. He was on my list of people to contact about my grandma’s passing. She passed away the same day. After I lost my grandpa Harry help fill some of that void and I will always cherish my memories of him. My deepest condolences to your family.
Hi Melissa. I knew your grandparents as well. I am sorry to hear of Esther’s passing. Thank you for the kind thoughts and memories.
Dwaine