BRUNO SCHOLM

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BRUNO SCHOLM Peacefully, on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre, Bruno Scholm, aged 65 years. Bruno was born in Austria on April 22, 1939. He had one brother and two sisters. He was raised by his mother and received his formative education there. He served in the Austrian Army, receiving an honourable discharge. Following employment in a textile factory doing colours, and also as a labourer for Shell Oil Company he came to Canada in 1960. Bruno lived and worked in Edmonton as a bricklayer until 1967, when he moved to Winnipeg. As a young man he was an avid weightlifter, enjoyed baseball, activities with friends and the Open Door Club. He was also interested in philosophy and religion. Bruno spent a number of years living in the Selkirk Mental Health Centre and retained his ability to converse in German. He remained very independent and strong willed until the end. Both staff and residents became his friends and community. He will be missed by those who knew him and cared for him. May he rest in peace. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m. on the Extended Care Unit, Selkirk Mental Health Centre with reception to follow. Burial will take place in the St. Michael's Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. also on Tuesday. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 22, 2005