Obituary of Lloyd Elmer Poersch

Lloyd Poersch passed away peacefully on June 1, 2020 at the Red River Valley Lodge in Morris, Manitoba at the age of 92 years. Lloyd was predeceased by his parents William and Frieda Poersch; sisters: Margaret (Bill) Ukrainec, Irene (Fred) Johnson, Edith (Art) Neumann; brothers: Gordon (Mae), Herb, Richard, Bob (Beth), and Norman. Lloyd was the last surviving sibling of the Poersch family from Rosenort, Manitoba. Lloyd was a member of the Brunkild Lutheran Church, and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a long time member of the Morris Farmers Curling Club, where he served as secretary and treasurer for 16 years. Llloyd was actively involved with the initial establishment of the Morris Stampede and Rodeo. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. The family wish to thank the staff of the Red River Valley Lodge for their wonderful care of Lloyd during his time with them. In lieu of flowers donations in memory may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or a charity of one’s choice.