BERNARD LAWRENCE WUTZKE,
76, of Cass City, died following a short illness Thursday, February 14, 2013 in his home with his family by his side. He was born June 25, 1936 in Detroit to Bernhard and Evelyn (Bretzloff) Wutzke. He married Patricia Ann Rafalski July 17, 1959 in Warren. She died June 5, 2001.
Bernie served in US Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the Cass City VFW Post #3644. He worked for General Cable for over 25 years until his retirement in 2001. Bernie enjoyed deer hunting and fishing with his brother and his children at Joes Lake near Detroit. He was a member of the hunter's association. Bernie was a very giving person who had a generous heart. He volunteered at the Soup Kitchen in Saginaw. Bernie was a member of Novesta Church of Christ, enjoyed singing in church and was the head of the prayer ministry. He always helped with 5th quarter.
Bernie is survived by his children: John Wutzke of Cass City, Bonnie (Raymond) Cuddington of Caro, Jim (Sherie Powell) Wutzke of Mayville, Kim Wutzke of Melvin, Debbie (Kevin) Frank of Cass City; grandchildren: Guy (Sabrina Prather) Nanney II, Nicholas Nanney, Ryan Wutzke, Justin (Mary) Wutzke, Joshua Wutzke, Casey Wutzke, Grant (Sally) Frank, Cassady (Jeremy Verran) Frank, Breanna Frank, Seth Frank; great grandchildren: Willow, Wyatt, Oliver, Gabriel, Ayden, Mason, Gavin and Kroy; sister, Sandy (Lloyd) Phillips of Converse, TX; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by sisters: Carol Crognal, Diane Szparaga; brother, Dennis Wutzke.
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 18, 2013 in Novesta Church of Christ with Brad Speirs officiating. Interment is in Novesta Township Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Wutzke: Matt Wutzke, Grant Frank, Kevin Frank, Seth Frank, John Wutzke, Jim Wutzke, Guy Nanney II. Memorials may be made to Novesta Church of Christ or Heartland Hospice. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City
10 to 11 Monday, February 18, 2013 in Novesta Church of Christ - Cass City
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz (989) 872-2195
76, of Cass City, died following a short illness Thursday, February 14, 2013 in his home with his family by his side. He was born June 25, 1936 in Detroit to Bernhard and Evelyn (Bretzloff) Wutzke. He married Patricia Ann Rafalski July 17, 1959 in Warren. She died June 5, 2001.
Bernie served in US Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the Cass City VFW Post #3644. He worked for General Cable for over 25 years until his retirement in 2001. Bernie enjoyed deer hunting and fishing with his brother and his children at Joes Lake near Detroit. He was a member of the hunter's association. Bernie was a very giving person who had a generous heart. He volunteered at the Soup Kitchen in Saginaw. Bernie was a member of Novesta Church of Christ, enjoyed singing in church and was the head of the prayer ministry. He always helped with 5th quarter.
Bernie is survived by his children: John Wutzke of Cass City, Bonnie (Raymond) Cuddington of Caro, Jim (Sherie Powell) Wutzke of Mayville, Kim Wutzke of Melvin, Debbie (Kevin) Frank of Cass City; grandchildren: Guy (Sabrina Prather) Nanney II, Nicholas Nanney, Ryan Wutzke, Justin (Mary) Wutzke, Joshua Wutzke, Casey Wutzke, Grant (Sally) Frank, Cassady (Jeremy Verran) Frank, Breanna Frank, Seth Frank; great grandchildren: Willow, Wyatt, Oliver, Gabriel, Ayden, Mason, Gavin and Kroy; sister, Sandy (Lloyd) Phillips of Converse, TX; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by sisters: Carol Crognal, Diane Szparaga; brother, Dennis Wutzke.
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 18, 2013 in Novesta Church of Christ with Brad Speirs officiating. Interment is in Novesta Township Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Wutzke: Matt Wutzke, Grant Frank, Kevin Frank, Seth Frank, John Wutzke, Jim Wutzke, Guy Nanney II. Memorials may be made to Novesta Church of Christ or Heartland Hospice. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City
10 to 11 Monday, February 18, 2013 in Novesta Church of Christ - Cass City
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz (989) 872-2195
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