Louis Leroy Germaine

Louis Leroy Germaine

1933 - 2026

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather Louis Germaine on Father’s Day 2026.

Dad leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 67 years, Lorraine (nee Klapprat), son Doug (Edna), daughter Cheryl (Paul), son Curt, as well as grandchildren Jessi (Brody), Julia, and James. He also leaves to mourn his Sisters-in-law Beverly (Edward) Strick, and Cecilia Klapprat.

Dad was pre-deceased by parents Rudolf and Olga, Father-in-Law Ferdinand and Mother-in-Law Erna, sisters Jean and Joyce, brother Lawrence “Dave”, Sisters-in-Law Linda, Beverly, Brenda, and Alice, Brothers-in-Law Chuck, Lawrence, Alvin, and Wilbert (just seventeen hours earlier) and Niece Elaine.

Dad was born in Leduc, Alberta on September 17, 1933 and raised in Millet. At the age of 13, his family relocated to South St. Ouens on the bank of the Brokenhead River.

Dad married the love of his life, Lorraine on September 13, 1958. Doug was born in 1960, Cheryl in 1967, and Curt in 1972.

He began his working years as a drag line operator in western Manitoba before becoming a jack‑of‑all‑trades at Gretsinger Garage. He later served as Manager of Beausejour Co‑op Bulk Fuel Sales and Hardware, and eventually as Superintendent of Transportation and Maintenance for the Agassiz School Division.

In the early 1970s, Mom and Dad became the owners of the Pic‑A‑Pop store on Park Avenue; Dad also drove school bus for many years. He retired at 65, but retirement never suited him. Before long, he and Mom were both working at Crosstown Convenience, where Dad remained working until the age of 91. For many in the community, this is where he became a familiar face. He would open the store at 4:00am and work until 9:00am. It’s been said that ‘if you have a job you love, you’ll never work another day in your life’. That phrase suited Dad perfectly. There were many years that he worked 360 days.

His work ethic was remarkable. After dislocating his shoulder in a fall, he didn’t miss a single shift. He had cataract surgery on one eye and missed only one day; for the second eye, he had surgery at 2:00 p.m. and was back at work at 4:00 the next morning. He wouldn’t have done this if he didn’t truly love his job. He enjoyed talking with customers, many of whom became friends.

When he wasn’t working, Dad was helping his children or reading the Free Press cover to cover. Between the store and the newspaper, he always knew what was happening in the world.

Dad loved his family deeply and placed their needs above his own. He was “old school”—a classic gentleman whose heart softened more with each passing year. His inspiration was his greatest gift to us. Thank you, Dad. We love you and we will miss you.

We discovered inspirational notes that he had written. One of them said, “May God bless you just as I am”. He meant this for everyone he met.

Dad and the family would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses, and health care aides that helped him during the last few months. You are angels on Earth and we can’t adequately describe how grateful we are for the care you gave Dad.

At this time, plans have not been made for a memorial service. In lieu of flowers, Dad would have liked if people would perform an act of kindness for a friend, family member, or a stranger.

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