CARL RICHARD PLOHMAN

Condolences & Memories (27 entries)

• I knew Carl through fiddling. Carl contributed much to preserving and promoting our cultural heritage of fiddling in Manitoba. In 1999, Manitoba was the only province that didn’t have a fiddle association. I worked with Carl on the board, to start The Manitoba Fiddle Association. Carl took on the position of Treasurer and helped out in many capacities for many years. I loved his intellectual puns, followed by that contagious grin. You had to smile, even if you didn’t get it. Carl will be missed in the fiddling world. It’s great to see that Carl fiddling legacy will be carried on through his children and grandchildren. Sincere condolences to family on behalf of myself and the Manitoba Fiddle Association. - Posted by: Larry Martineau (Co-founder Manitoba Fiddle Association) on: Mar 01, 2022

• Shirley, It really saddens me to find out about the passing of Carl. Many years have passed since we last visited but he has always been in my mind. I also have been following the career of Crystal. Stephen passed away from the rarest form of lung cancer 13 years ago. I still remember how Crystal would complain to him about taking those fiddle lesson. His wife was 5 months pregnant with his daughter. Ruth has also passed away shortly before. I vividly remember going with you and Carl to see Charlie Pride at Brandon and Carl was terribly disappointed. Michael also sends his condolences.He still retains excellent memories of Carl coaching him for the Reach For The Top team. Duane - Posted by: Duane Reves (friend) on: Mar 01, 2022

• Our sincere condolences to you Shirley and your family. Many of cherished memories will forever be in our hearts having had the opportunity to enjoy Carl's music and knowing him (one of a kind). As well; our heartfelt thoughts are with Muriel, John and Pat, Grant and Judy, Gary and Shaunda, Lorna and Ron. - Posted by: Gary & Lynn Shabaga (Friend) on: Jan 27, 2022

• We are saddened by Carl's passing but fondly remember Carl's music in Thunder Bay competitions. Our condolences to you Shirley and the extended family. - Posted by: Irvin & Shirley Bauch (cousin) on: Jan 26, 2022

• My heartfelt condolences to Aunt Shirley, Crystal, Jamie, Jason & families. I have many wonderful childhood memories of Uncle Carl that I cherish. Our “polka parties” in the basement of the house in Glenboro. Where we found the energy to dance for hours and hours I’ll never know. Running, sliding and playing on the nearby sandhills, holidays with all the family in Ashern, stories from Reach for the Top, science questions (and answers!) and of course the music. You will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Kathy (Gambrel) Burnham (Niece) on: Jan 25, 2022

• Carl and I were good friends thru our High School days in Steep Rock. Pretty much every recess and lunch break we would go out and throw the football around and ended up kicking it back and forth to try and get a spiral... We competed against each other to see who would go to the Annual field day. We competed in the 100 yard dash as we both liked running. Carl and I ran against each other to try to see who would go to the field day we were tied. So of course had to run again who won.... Carl..... Always had the one of a kind smile. Listened to radio to hear his band playing, it was right at the beginning I beleive he played then for the CKRC Chuckwagon band. (May not be exact name) Sincere condolences to Shirley and Family and Grant whom I saw a lot at the curling rink in Beausejour and all the Plohman Family. And, of course use to trade comic books in Moosehorn with Shirley. Lloyd - Posted by: Lloyd Dreger (Friend) on: Jan 24, 2022

• My deepest sympathies! - Posted by: Gary Cooper (Fiddler) on: Jan 24, 2022

• Deepest condolences to Mr. Plohman's family!! He helped me survive high school and made it okay to love old-time fiddle music when it wasn't cool. He will always be my hero for that. - Posted by: Betty-Jean MacKay (Student, Fellow music lover) on: Jan 24, 2022

• Family of Carl We are so sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences go out to you. We will remember Carl every time Marvin plays “Carl’s Waltz” on his violin when we entertain again after the Pandemic is over. May Carl Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Marvin & Mary Procyshyn (Friends of John & Pat) on: Jan 24, 2022

• Mr. Plohman was my high school science teacher in Glenboro. I have many memories of him in the science lab. Please accept my condolences on his passing. - Posted by: Cheryl McGill Battersby (Former student) on: Jan 24, 2022

• Carl was my high school science teacher in the late 1970s. I enjoyed his classes, and even most of the puns, which seemed to spring forth almost every class. Our paths intersected on occasion over the years; most unusually in a motel lobby in Gary Indiana. He and Shirley were either heading to, or from, Nashville to visit Crystal. Rest easy, sir, and thank you again for the knowledge and memories. - Posted by: James Todd Rolfe (Student) on: Jan 23, 2022

• Sincere sympathy to you all - Shirley, Crystal, Jamie, Jason and families. Carl was one of a kind. Such a dedicated educator: always willing to explain material again and again, patient with immature students, and being the endless source of "punny" remarks. His talent as a fiddle player was incredible. I remember walking into the basement of your Glenboro home and being rendered absolutely speechless by the walls of trophies and awards (well, one or two of them may have been Crystal's!) Treasure the memories and take pride in his legacy. Take care. - Posted by: Connie Feader (Co-worker) on: Jan 23, 2022

• Sending our sincerest condolences to Shirley and family .. so sorry to hear of Carl’s passing Carl played the Violin for the Interlake Polka Kings .. Back in the 60’s and 70’s they toured through provinces such as Alberta .. Saskatchewan .. and parts of Mb PUTTING ON STAGE SHOWS AND DANCES !!! I remember Carl as a gentle giant who loved to play Violin .. Bill Woloshyn would often comment on what a talented Violin player Carl was … he could make a violin Sing 🎶. Love never dies and always lives on within our hearts forever ❤️ - Posted by: Tina (Bazilewich) on: Jan 23, 2022

• Our hearts broke when we read of Carl passing. Carl was a special friend that we did not see very often, in the last few years, but we have many special memories of the past - Aston Villa school days, playing in a band together at old country dances, (Carl was the best fiddle player ever). He played at our wedding, at our 25th anniversary and at our 50th anniversary, eight years ago. Meeting up with Carl and Shirley occasionally over the years, times of renewing an old friendship with lots of reminiscing and catching up. (Beautiful memories are like old friends, they may not always be on your mind but are forever in your heart). Shirley, our deepest sympathy to you and your family, our prayers are with you. Also, our love and condolences to all the Plohman family. Ricard and Bernice Middlestead - Posted by: Richard and Bernice Middlestead (Friends) on: Jan 22, 2022

• Our deepest sympathies to Shirley and all the family on the loss of your dear husband, father and grandfather. We are so very sorry for your loss. I first met Carl when he joined my Mother and Father’s band; The Interlake Polka Kings. Carl was such a genuine soul, he was so talented, gifted, kind, funny and was truly a professional while touring with all of us kids from the Woloshyn family, my Mom and Dad and the other band members. He always had a smile on his face and always took the time to talk with you. He genuinely listened and always took an interest in what you had to say. Carl was one of the finest fiddle players ever. We feel fortunate to have seen Carl and Shirley at a Christmas concert at Holy Eucharist just before COVID. Of course Carl had a great joke for me, always so willing to make people laugh and smile. Dear Shirley and family; we truly are so very sorry for your loss, The music world has lost an outstanding musician and a wonderful human. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Angie Anderson (nee Woloshyn) (Friend) on: Jan 22, 2022

• Carl was my high school science teacher and curling coach in Glenboro. I didn’t relate to his sense of humor at the time, but ever since then whenever I come across a good corny pun joke, I’ve thought that I’ll have to remember that one in case I see Mr Plohman again. I’m sorry that won’t happen now and I’m sorry that we’ve lost him. I very much appreciate the time (and patience) that he took to teach us. - Posted by: Chris Wytinck (Student) on: Jan 22, 2022

• Carl was a couple of years ahead of me in University. My first week was intimidating for a young hayseed and I will ever be grateful for Carl looking me up on campus and offering to help me settle in. He regularly checked up on me throughout the year to make sure I was coping. Carl and Gary Rapkee were the only students from the Interlake that ever bothered to exhibit the selfless behaviour necessary to make a fellow student from the countryside welcome. - Posted by: Bengt Kaus (Friend) on: Jan 22, 2022

• Dear Shirley AND FAMILY. Heartfelt condolences from all of us. A life well lived. May Carls memory be a blessing. - Posted by: Priscilla Duly & Kiesman sisters (Old friends from Moosehorn) on: Jan 22, 2022

• We have had the great pleasure of being friends with Carl and Shirley for the last twenty years or more. There have been many joyful events we have shared with groups that got together in various places over the years. There were always many laughs and competitive games. We were always welcomed into Carl and Shirley’s home as if we were part of the family. Covid has kept us at a distance during this past time when Carl and Shirley needed support, our prayers and love has been there for them during this battle. Shirley we are still here for you and the family, God is with you in this time of grief and will be with you as Carl will be. - Posted by: Ron & Alice Gibson (Friends) on: Jan 22, 2022

• We are so sorry to hear of the loss in your family of your brother Gary and so soon after the loss of your own brother Shaunda. I have never met your brother but after reading the obituary, I think I would have found him to be a really interesting man; it’s his obvious love and commitment to his music study and making. Since he was a fiddler, we may even know some of the same people in the local fiddling circle. All our love to both of you and I hope we can finally get together in the not too distant future. - Posted by: Shirley and Bill Rayner (Friends of Gary and Shaunda) on: Jan 22, 2022

• My son Dave and I are deeply saddened to read of your loss. Our sincere sympathies and may the Lord comfort you at this time. - Posted by: Edna Barrie (None) on: Jan 22, 2022

• Sorry to hear of your dear husband Carl passing. He was a great teacher to my two daughters Sheila and Nancy at the Glenboro school. RIP Carl - Posted by: Jeannette Hardy(Lussier) (friend) on: Jan 22, 2022

• Carl was our (Interlake Polka Kings) fiddle player for so many years playing hundreds of Weddings, socials tours and recordings. He was one of the best. I will miss the big guy on my left hand side so much. I will miss his awesome sense of humor, his kind gentle nature and the professionalism he displayed with every tune he played. We have lost a great musician. My heart goes out to Shirley and the family. Rest in Peace my friend. - Posted by: Pete woloshyn (Bass guitar Interlake Polka Kings ) on: Jan 22, 2022

• So sadden to hear of Carl's passing. Deepest sympathies to the family. - Posted by: Darrel Kitchur (cousin) on: Jan 22, 2022

• My heartfelt condolences to you Shirley and your family. I will always remember Carl as a kind and gentle man. As a child on tour when he played with the Interlake Polka Kings, I always felt this sense of safety and kindness around him. He was a gifted musician and the best fiddle Player my mom and dad ever had with the band. I’m very sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Kathy Woloshyn (Friend ) on: Jan 22, 2022

• We are deeply saddened to hear of Carl’s passing. Sincere sympathies to Shirley and family. - Posted by: Wally and Lorraine Brandt (Friends) on: Jan 22, 2022

• Our condolences to the family. We danced to Carls music 55 years ago. - Posted by: Wallace & Judy Hickman (Friends) on: Jan 22, 2022