Obituary of Richard Cluthe

Passed away peacefully at his residence with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at the age of 71 years. Richard Cluthe, of Elmira, was the beloved husband of Bev (Bauer) Cluthe. Loved father of Cheri Cluthe, Carrie (Greg) Dietrich, and Rick (Julie). Loving grandfather of Kristy (Bryan), John, Autumn, Noah, Jarrett, Logan, and Morgan. Dear brother of Ronald (Marlene), Jerry (Pat), and Bill (Ruth) Cluthe. Predeceased by his parents Mary Cluthe and George Cluthe, and his mother-in-law, Shirley Bauer. Richard owned and operated a local tool and die business for his entire working career. He loved farming in his earlier years and spent his retired years at his dream cottage on Colpoys Bay. He will be missed dearly by his loving family. The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, May 2, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. A funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 11 a.m. Cremation will follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre. The family would like to thank the Regional Cancer Centre with special thanks to Dr. Keleher and the palliative team. Service Summary Visitation: Friday, May 2, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home ~ Funeral Service: Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 11 a.m. funeral home chapel ~ Cremation will follow ~ Donations: Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (835 King Street West Kitchener, ON N2G 1G3, (519) 749-4370 www.grhf.org)