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HENRY BRUSKE

Henry Bruske, 86, of Ossineke, died Saturday, June 30, 2018, peacefully at home.

Henry was born Nov. 3, 1931, in Ossineke to Carl and Ottillia (Hartman) Bruske. Henry lived his entire life on the family dairy farm in Ossineke and died in the same house he was born in. He played baseball for the Nicholson Hill team for over 20 years. On Sept. 26, 1953, he married Gwyn Daoust. Henry enjoyed spending time at hunting camp, woodworking, and gardening. He was a member of the German American Club where he was SCHÃœTZENKÃ-NIG (shooting king).

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gwyn; three children, Daniel, Julie Mitchell, Kenneth; six grandchildren, Nathan (Jodie) Mitchell, Jessica Bruske, Amanda (Shaun) Biggs, Ken Bruske Jr., Charisse (Matthew) James, Elizabeth (John) Kaitting; two step-grandchildren, Tommy and Rachael; and 10 great-grandchildren, Jaclyn, Morgan, Max, Ava, Alaina, Braxton, Isabella, Cephra, James, Devina. He was preceded in death by four siblings, Harold, Edmond, Hilda, and Julia.

Henry is at McWilliams Funeral Home where family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2018. Online condolences can be registered at www.mcwilliamsfh.com.