Wilbert “Bert” Thomas Stroeder of Carlsruhe passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at The Village Retirement Residence, Hanover, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Weber). Dear father of Janice (Francis) Hundt of Walkerton, Karen (Harvey) Walter of Carlsruhe, Mark (Jenn Morrow) of Formosa, and Mike (Lisa) of Carlsruhe. Bert was grandpa to Mike (Heidi), Ryan (Megan), Krista (Jordan), Colleen, Jenna, Greg, Melissa, Trevor, Emily, Ashley (Garett), Nathan, Rachel, Mason, and great grandpa of 8. He will be missed by his siblings Hugh of Kitchener, Fran (Brian Millions) Bardar of Edson, AB, Lorraine Martin of Scotland, ON, Rose (Ken) Niesen of Vancouver Island, BC, Cecile Plester of Ingersoll, brother-in-law Bob Millen, sisters-in-law Judy Stroeder and Mary Stroeder. Bert was brother-in-law of Mary Kraemer of Walkerton, Doris (John) Moyer of St. Agatha, Betty (Al) Kraemer of Walkerton, Judy (Al) Taylor of Kincardine, Rita Grubb of Walkerton, Helen Weber of Burlington, and Ruth Weber of London.

Predeceased by his siblings Joe, Betty Millen, Ron, sister-in-law Mary Helen Stroeder, brothers-in-law Bob Martin and Terry Plester, nephews Dan Bardar, Brian, Steven, and Peter Stroeder, in-laws George Weber, Bill Weber, Jim Kraemer, Don Grubb, and his parents Ernest and Loretta (nee Wand).  

Wilbert spent much of his life as a farmer – he grew up on a farm outside Carlsruhe and then attended post-secondary education in Hamilton for Mechanical Engineering but decided that wasn’t for him and began a career as a machinist in Kitchener. He married his sweetheart, Joan, from his home stomping grounds in 1964 and together started a family with intentions of raising their children in the city. But after 4 kids, plans changed, and an opportunity presented itself to move home to Bruce County.

In 1973, Bert and Joan moved their young family and took over his parent’s farm and they worked side by side on the dairy farm just west of Carlsruhe for many years.  Bert’s experience with fabrication and as a machinist proved valuable as he was able to fix his own equipment.

As their children grew up and moved out, the farm changed to beef and field crops. Bert and Joan were able to realize their dream of building a new home on the back 50 acres and moved there in 2000. For a while, Bert resumed his machining career until he really retired.

Bert enjoyed his family and felt blessed with 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren (So far)

Friends and relatives are invited to visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Cameron’s in Walkerton. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Carlsruhe. Reception at Holy Family Church, Hanover. A livestream is available using "Webcast" below. 

Interment in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Carlsruhe.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Azheimer’s Society, Saugeen Hospice, or charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Donations and condolences can be made online at www.cameronfuneralhomes.com