Wutzke – David Merle Wutzke of Brooks passed away in Medicine Hat on July 9th, 2006 at the age of 56 years. Born in Lethbridge on June 19th, 1950 Dave was raised in Bow Island and later moved to Brooks. He graduated from Senator Gershaw High School in Bow Island. Dave was the 2006 Brooks Citizen of the Year.
He was very involved in volunteer work including the Food Bank and Brooks Health Centre. He enjoyed sports; in his younger years Dave was very good at softball and wrestling, and loved western movies. He had been a member of the Brooks Lions Club. Dave will be lovingly remembered for his caring nature and selflessness and for his warm sense of humour. He was predeceased by his father Ernest, great nieces Kayla Wutzke and Ashton Moen. Dave is survived by his loving family – children Clinton (Christina) of Omaha, Nebraska, Nathan of Lethbridge and Megan (Benjamin) of Coaldale and his children’s mother Joanne his life long friend; mother Adele Wutzke of Brooks; brothers Richard (Marilyn), Harold (Babs), Pat (Bernie), Phil and Doug; sister Lois (Maurice) and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Thursday, July 13th from Trinity Lutheran Church, Brooks. Rev. John Theiss and Rev. David Glawe officiating. Interment to follow at Brooks Cemetery. In memory of Dave, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Brooks Food Bank Foundation, Box 293, Brooks T1R 1B3. Arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME. Telephone 362-4636 or Toll Free (866) 362-4652.
