- WILKE, Bruce Russell Passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Freeport Campus of Grand River Hospital at the age of 89. Beloved husband for 66 years of Grace (Meisel) whom he affectionately called "Gracie". Loving father of Susan Muck (Grant) and the late Janet Shantz. Fondly remembered by Larry and Marcia Shantz. Cherished Papa of Julie Wagler (Marcus), David Shantz (Mel), Krystin Muck (Lovepreet) and the late Graeme Muck. Treasured Great-papa of Caleb, Kailey and Lucas. Dear brother of Audrey Shuh, (predeceased by brother-in-law Bob Shuh). Survived by nieces Anne Curtis, Eleanor Meyers and nephew David Meyers (Debbie). Predeceased by parents Herman and Anna Wilke. Bruce was a long time employee of The Uniroyal Tire plant in Kitchener. He drove school bus for Shantz Coach Lines for many years while in early retirement. He was an active member of Olivet United Church. Bruce loved family vacations at Golden Lake. He and Grace enjoyed many travels in their trailer across Canada from the East Coast to the West Coast and enjoyed their trailer home in Fisherman's Cove. Bruce's generosity and enthusiasm for life will be remembered by many special cousins, friends and neighbours. A special thanks to the personal support workers and nurses at Trinity Village on Pinewoods and to the palliative care team at Freeport Hospital who cared for Bruce. A memorial service in memory of Bruce will be held in the chapel of the Henry Walser Funeral Home , (507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467) on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Reception to follow at the Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place. Bruce loved animals, particularly his Siberian Husky, Mandy, therefore, as expressions of sympathy, donations to the Kitchener Humane Society would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Bruce's memorial.
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