December 18, 1925 – November 25, 2020
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Elmer Edward Gilbert Bresch on November 25, 2020 at the Grace Hospital after contracting the Covid-19 virus while in hospital. Just three weeks shy of his 95th birthday. His compromised lungs just couldn’t fight off the virus. As no family was allowed to be by his bedside, our greatest gratitude is extended to the wonderful nurses and doctors that stood in for the family and gave Dad comfort in his last days and hours.
Remembered by his only child, Reg Bresch; daughter-in-law Brenda; and grandchildren Milaini and Casey Bresch; Also mourning are Elmer’s brother and sister, Edwin and Esther Bresch in Saskatchewan; sister-in-law Adina, and her son Rene Dufaut in British Columbia; along with many nieces, nephews and friends. Elmer was predeceased by his wife of 68 years Adeline Bresch in 2019.
Elmer was born on December 18, 1925 to Minnie and Emil Bresch on a farm south of Esk, Saskatchewan. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1943 and took training in the motor transport drivers division in Trenton Ontario. In 1945 was posted overseas with the Missing Search and Recovery Unit. He returned in 1947 and resumed farming with his father and brother in Saskatchewan, married Adeline in 1951 and had one son Reginald in 1952. Then moved to Winnipeg where Dad worked in the electronics industry which took him to Saskatoon and then back to Winnipeg where he retired in 1990.
Dad was a hardworking, hands on man and enjoyed creating a multitude of beautiful wood pieces that he sold at the St. Norbert Farmers Market and numerous craft shows throughout Manitoba. He got much pleasure in seeing people appreciating his meticulous handicrafts. His legacy of woodworking will be loved and cherished by his family and friends. Dad enjoyed every moment he spent with his grandchildren from the moment they were born and into adulthood. Dad lived a good long life and has left us with heartfelt gratitude and so many memories, we will miss you Pops and Opa.
Elmer and Adeline’s urns will be placed in the family plot at Brookside Cemetery in Winnipeg later this year.
