Edward William Oelke Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Edward William Oelke (London, Ontario), who passed away on July 6, 2023, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Karl Oelke and Marion Oelke (Hubert); his stepmother Hilda Oelke (Gust); and his son-in-law John Thomson. He is survived by: his wife Pam Oelke (McPhie); his children, Sarah Thomson, Garth Oelke (Danielle) and Brian Stanovie (Joanna); his grandchildren, Trever, Hayden, Matthew, Cameron-Emily, Sawyer, William, Landon, Juliet and Eleanor; his siblings, Jim Oelke, Darren Oelke (Theresa), Barry Gust (Janice), Danny Oelke (Diane), Stephen Gust (Sari) and Linda MacMillian (Bill); his aunt Beverly Walker (Hubert); and his family, Orland, Linda Welke, John, Linda Makey, Fred, Barb Werner, Roger, Maureen Kleebaum, Frank, Charlene Vandergriendt, Jeff and Andrea Desruisseau. He is also survived by brothers, cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethany's Hope Foundation (https://bethanyscure.ca) or Faith Lutheran Church – Capital Improvement.