Obituary of Bruce Raszmann

Of Kitchener, passed away after a brief illness at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 in his 78th year. Bruce Henry Raszmann was born on February 24, 1934 in Elma Township, the second son of the late Roy and Ethel (Osborn) Raszmann. He was the dear brother of Cecil Raszmann and his wife Gloria of Waterloo, Sharon Raszmann of Listowel, and Karl Raszmann and his wife Mary of Monkton. Bruce will be remembered by his nieces and nephews, Annette Hall and husband Jim of Sheffield, Greg Raszmann and wife Cynthia of Wellesley, Kevin Raszmann and fiancée Kirbey Boyne of Monkton, and Karla Raszmann of Waterloo. Bruce is also survived by his great-nephew, Adam and great-niece, Sarah. Bruce retired in 1991 from Mutual Life of Canada after 37 years of dedicated service. He was a faithful, life-long member of Monkton United Church where he served as Usher for many years. Bruce was a founding member of the Ontario Numismatic Association (ONA) where he served as Treasurer and Secretary for many years. He was awarded with the ONA's Award of Merit in 1973. He was also a member of the Waterloo Coin Society. Visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Friday, September 9 from 7-9 p.m. Visitation will continue at Monkton United Church, 211 Winstanley St., Monkton on Saturday, September 10 from 12:30 to 1:45p.m. The funeral service will follow at the church at 2 p.m., Saturday with Rev. Elaine Graham officiating. Interment at Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. A reception will follow at the church. Condolences for the family and memorial donations to Monkton United Church or the Grand River Hospital Foundation may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.