Obituary of Arnold Bruck

Arnold Edward Bruck was born June 5, 1944 in Scofield, Michigan near Maybee. He was the son of the late Oscar Bruck Sr. and the late Helena (Young) Bruck. Arnold was a member of St. Joseph Church and attended their school and the Scofield School. Arnold was best known by his nickname "Mick". On June 16, 1974 he married Lois Cuykendall in Monroe at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Mick began work for the Maybee stone quarry now Stoneco in 1972. He was a member of the Operators and Engineers Local 324. Mick enjoyed running heavy machinery including driving truck and operating the stone crusher. In the mid 90's he took a medical retirement. Mick was a family man first and foremost. He had a special place in his "BIG HEART" for his children: Arnold Jr. at home; Stacy Lynn, and Helena Marie both of Monroe, and an infant daughter: Kathleen who passed. Mick also raised a niece as his own: Rhonda Sue Cuykendall of Ann Arbor; and grandchildren: Nathan and Ariana Geer, Quintin Bruck-Neeley, and Brenna Bruck. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and just a great friend. Mick enjoyed playing checkers with his grandson and also solitaire. He had knack for gardening and growing fine vegetables; which he usually gave to neighbors. He frequented the CB-radio under the name of "Blackbeard", and enjoyed watching wrestling. Mick was blessed with a large family including siblings: Oscar (Linda) Bruck Jr. of Northern Michigan, Charles (Rosemary) Bruck of Carleton, Fred (Margie) Bruck of Northern Michigan, Ronald Bruck of Michigan, Helena Shanteau of Petersburg, and Rose Bruck of Maybee. Arnold Edward Bruck Sr. "MICK" age 64, of Maybee passed away Saturday morning, May 2, 2009. He had been under the care of his family and Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe. In addition to his parents and daughter his passing was preceded by twin brothers: Anthony and Arnold. Friends may gather from 1:00-8:00pm, Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185 where a Celebration of His Life will take place at 6:00pm. Father Robert Bauer of St. Patrick Church in Carleton will officiate. Cremation will follow through Southern Michigan Services in Livonia, Michigan. For those desiring memorial donations are suggested to Mercy Memorial Hospice. Online words of inspiration and comfort may be made by visiting www.merklefuneralservice.com and then selecting the Life Stories page.