Lionel P. Lemier

Lionel P. Lemier age 31 of Neche, ND died on Thursday, October 11, 2007. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at the Neche School Gymnasium, Neche, ND. Visitation on Monday, October 15th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at the school gym. Burial in the Saints Nereus and Achilleus Catholic Cemetery, Neche, ND. Arrangements with Jensen-Askew Funeral Home, Cavalier, ND.
Lionel was born November 5, 1975, at Altona, Manitoba to Lionel Sr. and Joyce (Douville) Lemier. He grew up and attended school at Neche, graduating from high school in 1994. After receiving his degree in Criminal Justice from Moorhead State University, he worked for U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Port Huron, MI and Pembina, ND.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and riding his Harley. His nickname often used by family and friends was Tigger. During his high school years, Lionel was a lifeguard at the Neche Pool. He was a member of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Explores Post #2033 during high school and was recently serving as an advisor to that group. He also served on the Neche Park Board for a few years.
Survivors include his parents Lionel Sr. and Joyce Lemier, both of Neche, ND; siblings, Tonna Horsley, Fargo, ND; Terri (Jon) Boe, Mapleton, ND; Tom (Lorrie) Horsley, Neche, ND; David (Neisha) Lemier, Hulbert, OK; Kelly Lemier, Neche, ND; Kara Lemier, Wichita, KS; maternal grandmother, Beatrice Stegman, Neche, ND; and several nieces and nephews.
Lionel was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, and maternal grandfather.
Clergy: Rev. Beth Peterson
Casket Bearers: Corey Dalzell, Dennis Delude, Donovan Delude, Aaron Murray, Andy Skovgaard, Dennis "Pappy" Szatkowski, and Dane Winkler.
Honorary Pallbearers: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Explorers Post #2033 and all Lionel's Family and Friends.
Music: Kim DeMars, Soloist and Sylvia Kalliokoski, Accompanist.