Archie William Lach

Archie was called to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 4 at Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone at the age of 88. He was created by God through Emil and Frieda (Besser) Lach and born April 9, 1935. Archie was baptized into the Christ on June 30, 1935 at Zion Lutheran Church, Tupper, Manitoba. He grew up with siblings Edgar [Christa Schwandt], Alice [Gerry] Pyle, and Ruby [Jim deceased] Patrick. Archie confirmed his faith at Zion Lutheran Church, Tupper, Manitoba on September 4, 1949. He married Irma Schlamb on October 5, 1956 at Christ Lutheran Church, Waldersee, Manitoba. They had two children: Patricia [John Kreutzwieser] and Armin [Donna Finnson], and 4 grandchildren: Joel [Ayako Kawamura], Paige [Brandon Tenbult], Jeffrey [Kaitlin McNabb], and Eric [Janelle Vachon], and 2 great granddaughters: Lily and Scottie Tenbult. Also left to mourn are brother-in-law Oscar [Linda Krause] Schlamb and many nieces and nephews.

Archie worked for awhile in Winnipeg then farmed in the Plumas area. He was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, Plumas, serving as elder and chairman, among other positions. Archie served many years as school board trustee for Pine Creek School Division.  Archie was also a member of the Plumas Lion’s Club.

Thank you to the staff at Third Crossing Manor for the loving care they gave Archie and the kindness they showed to his family during his stay. Thank you to Pastor James Vosper for his spiritual dedication to Archie and the family, and to Archie’s congregation for many prayers.

A funeral service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Plumas on Monday, June 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. James Vosper officiating.

Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Archie’s name may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Plumas, Manitoba, or a charity of one’s choice.

We commit Archie to God’s care, trusting in the salvation purchased through Christ’s death and resurrection. We commend all family and friends to the loving care and peace of God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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