Parcourez la nécrologie de Russell Peter Russ Wanzuk Monday January 29th 2024 résidant dans la province Ontario pour le détail des funérailles
Russell Peter Wanzuk
Russell Peter Wanzuk was born October 31, 1944 in Port Arthur, Ontario. Russell attended local schools SS#7 John Street School, Hillcrest Technical High School and Lakehead Teachers College. He set out on his
last cruise night on January 29, 2024.
Car lover, fabricator, race car fan. Russell was old school; he believed in a firm handshake and that the best things in life could happen right in your own garage.
He enjoyed the company of friends at car shows, race track, swap meets, cruise nights and the ice cream shop in Kakabeka Falls (summer drives).
Russ taught elementary school for 32 years, mostly grade 7 and 8. Some of his best friends and garage buddies were former students.
Many miles were accumulated walking the aisles looking for treasures at car shows and swap meets (many often starting at 6 a.m. with flashlights in hand!).
Prior to teaching he worked at the Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital, Riverside Cemetery and Northern Mining Ventures in Labrador. His interests were fishing,judo and SCUBA diving.
During his scuba diving days he became keenly interested in local history and racing. He amassed a large collection of automobiles along with memorabilia-much of which is now displayed in Russ’s garage at Oliver Paipoonge Heritage Park.
Russell held a position with NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors) and a member of MSRA (Minnesota Street Rod Association) ; CSRA (Canadian Street Rod Association), Lakehead Antique Car Club,
he sat on the Board of Directors for the Oliver Paipoonge Heritage Museum and lastly the NOCC (Northern Ontario Classic Cruisers).
Russell was a member of the retired teachers of Ontario (RTO) and the local Thunder Bay Unit.
Survived by his sister Beverly Wanzuk, niece Angie Heath and her husband John Heath,nephew Milan Milkovich Jr. (Poncho), his wife Donna Abraham and their children Miranda, Skyler , Aunt Kay Manelik and numerous cousins.
Also survived by special family Arnie and Diana Sakolinsky (Winnipeg, Mb). Survived by long time friends John Tuokko, Jeremy Delong,Jason Hammond, and many car club members and their wives.
Survived by wife Elaine (47 years of cars, travel and enjoying the simple things in life!)
A life well- lived!
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. If friends so desire donations can be made to the Oliver Paipoonge Heritage Park.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpler Times Cremation Centre, 575 Central Avenue, Thunder Bay.
Monday January 29th 2024
Décès pour la Ville:Thunder Bay, Province: Ontario
avis deces Russell Peter Russ Wanzuk Monday January 29th 2024
nécrologie Russell Peter Russ Wanzuk Monday January 29th 2024
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