Obituary of ERNEST E. GOLKE

ERNEST E. GOLKE September 14, 1926 – December 10, 2013 Peacefully in his sleep on December 10, 2013 after a long and contented life at the age of 87. Ernest was the eldest child of the late Julius and Else Golke of Germany and brother to Gerda Treutschke and Ingrid Stoyan of Germany and Gisela Hoffman of North Carolina. Ernest was the loving husband of the late Jean (nee Stengert) (1986). Ernest was predeceased by his youngest son Bob in 1979 and by his brother Walter of Winnipeg. He will be greatly missed by his daughter Rita (Brad) and son Rudy and numerous nieces and nephews. Ernest was known for his kind and gentle manner and his love of gardening, birds and nature. Intelligent and well-read, Ernest was constantly reading and keeping up with current events until the onset of dementia took it’s toll. The family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff and music therapy leader at Bethania Care Home where he spent the last 2 ½ years. Ernest was laid to rest alongside his wife Jean in Brookside Cemetery, and a private family celebration of his life will be held in January. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 10-120 Donald St. Winnipeg MB R3C 9Z9. Our prayers should be for blessings in general, for God knows best what is good for us.