LAURIE SCOTT SOMMERFELD

LAURIE SOMMERFELD
It is with great sadness that the family of Laurie Scott Sommerfeld of Medicine Hat, Alberta, beloved husband of Terina Pettyjohn Sommerfeld, announce his passing on November 1, 2025, at the age of 55 years, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Laurie was born on September 7, 1970, in Medicine Hat, Alberta, to Edgar and Marcia Sommerfeld. He attended Webster Niblock Elementary School and Crescent Heights High School. As a child, Laurie enjoyed baseball, roller skating and music. Most of his life he was an avid comic book reader/collector, WWE wrestling fan, Star Trek lover, and very into anything Sci-fi.
Laurie loved spending time with his family on countless adventures-skiing, boating, camping, and fishing-and especially treasured summers at the family cabin on Versailles Lake in northern Saskatchewan, reached by pontoon plane. A memorable highlight of his life was traveling to Germany with his family in 1994, where he explored his roots and culture.
Laurie began his career with Culligan Water in 1994, where he worked faithfully for over three decades. Known affectionately as “The Culligan Man,” he took great pride in his work and was often seen wearing his signature shirt that read, “Friends don’t let friends drink tap water.”
Laurie had a lifelong passion for cooking, a skill lovingly passed down from his Oma Voss. His family fondly nicknamed him “The Midnight Baker” because he was often found in the kitchen late at night creating delicious treats.
Laurie was previously married to Leanne Ingram, with whom he shared three children: Amber Ivie (born 1995), Nate Sommerfeld (born 1997), and Hannah Sommerfeld (born 2000).
In 2004, Laurie met the love of his life, Terina Pettyjohn, and the two were married in Banff, Alberta in 2008. Together, they welcomed two children, Lukas Sommerfeld (born 2009) and Alissa Sommerfeld (born 2015). Laurie and Terina shared a deep bond, many laughs and a love of travel, enjoying many memorable trips to Las Vegas numerous times, Banff, Waterton, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Every summer they spent family time out at Elkwater.
Above all, Laurie will be remembered for his incredible sense of humor. He had an unmatched gift for making people laugh, and his quick wit and funny personality left lasting impressions on everyone he met. He always went the extra mile to bring a smile to those around him.
Laurie is survived by his loving wife, Terina Pettyjohn Sommerfeld; his five cherished children, Amber, Nate, Hannah, Lukas, and Alissa; his brother, Alex Brett Sommerfeld and his parents, Edgar and Marcia Sommerfeld.
He was predeceased by his grandparents, Oma and Friedrich Voss and Grandpa and Grandma Lawrence, as well as his lifelong friend Greg Standing.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 515 Sprague Way SE, Medicine Hat, with Pastor Ken Edel officiating.
Following the service, a Celebration of Life will take place at the Medicine Hat Lodge Ballroom Facility, 1051 Ross Glen Drive SE. All who knew and loved Laurie are welcome to attend and share memories.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Laurie may make donations to a cancer foundation of their choice.
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