Earl Russell Louks

Earl started out life within the farming community of Walsingham, Ontario. His family grew as his parents both remarried and added more siblings. After learning his work hard/play hard ethics in the tobacco fields, he was in his late teens when he decided to go out on his own. He settled in the Preston area where he started friendships that would become an important and lasting part of his life.

Earl married Jennifer (Gambling) in 1967. They worked hard to raise three children in a home that saw alot of family and friends pass through.

A love of motorized vehicles – especially Ford! – lead Earl back to school. He achieved his mechanics license from Conestoga College which began his life long career in the automotive industry.

As a proud member of the Preston Legion he had many outlets for his social, outgoing nature. He helped start up and played on a snooker league for many years. The “Dirty Dozen” had many legendary end-of-season summer parties!

There were two annual events that Earl didn’t like to miss. Every February there was Daytona Race Week and every summer there was the infamous “boys only” fishing trip. He created tons of fantastic memories with friends and family over the years from these events and all the many get-togethers. With his head-on and honest approach to life, he made an impact on us all that will last forever.

Father of Tamara (Dave), Tonja (Jeff), Trevor (Jessie), Daniel.

Papa to Cassady, Connor, Tinisha, Darian, Courtney, Ethan, Bryson and Samantha

Great Grandpa to Alex

Survived by his mother Lily, sisters Nina, Sandra, Betty Jane, Teresa, Brenda, Pat, and brothers Brian, Darrell, Wayne, Orlan.

Predeceased by his father Russell, step-father Winston, step-mother Belle, sister Nellie and brothers Lee and Charles.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 3J8 (519)-653-3251. Memorial Service will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church, 567 Queenston Road, Cambridge on Friday April 19, 2013 at 2 pm with visitation one hour prior to service time.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Red Cross would be appreciated.