With great sadness, we say good-bye to our husband, father, and grandpa, Leo Patrick Koebel of Edson, Alberta. Leo passed away peacefully at the Edson and District Healthcare Centre surrounded by family. Left to treasure his memory are his loving wife; Anne (Lovsin), sons; Don (Blossom), Gerald (Lisa), daughter; Dianne (Don), grandchildren; Taryn, Dija, Kiera, Everett, Ryan, Gryphon, Shea, and Zachary, brother; George (Toni), sister; Barb (Wayne), and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Mary Koebel; brother; John, and sister; Mariea.
Leo will be remembered by all for his kindness, patience, generosity, compassion, sharp wit and sense of humour. Always appreciating the small things, his life was filled with family, volunteering, hobbies, and being in the moment. He was a: plumber, businessman, altar boy, hiker, lector, golfer, curler, fisherman, hunter, gardener, avid reader, prankster, #1 dance festival supporter, fastball and hockey player, hockey coach, on the Minor Hockey Executive, Kinsman/K-40 member for 63 years, and volunteer Santa. He loved selling drink tickets and slinging beer at the slo-pitch tournaments every year. He was loving, gentle, humble, honest, a chauffeur to many, the other half of Edson’s most famous walking duo, and the email centre of western Canada. Leo was a man of honour and took care of everyone throughout his life.
A private Funeral Mass will be held Monday, March 1, 2021 at 1:00 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edson.
It will be live streamed through the Edson Funeral Home website.
Friends are welcome to pay their respects at a public viewing from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at Sacred Heart Parish in Edson on Monday, March 1, 2021.
Covid procedures will be in place.
A celebration of life will take planned at a later date.
In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of one’s choice.
To honour Leo’s memory, we ask you to play a practical joke on someone.
Please click here to view the video tribute