Ruben Bjerkness

Born January 10, 1917 in Grant, Wisconsin, Ruben passed away peacefully at home on September 23, 2014. He is a World War II Army Veteran. He was enlisted on April 9, 1941 and was honorably discharged on August 18, 1945. He graduated in 1935 from Colfax High School in Colfax, Wisconsin. Ruben is survived by his sister; Helen S. Busch of Minnesota, 12 nieces and nephews, his step son; Basil L. Moore, his grandson; Steven (Jessica) Moore, great grandsons; Peter and Alexander Moore and many extended family members. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna Bjerkness and Wife Siiri “Terri” Bjerkness. Although this man was very humble, he would light up a room with his presence. His wit and humor stayed with him until the very end. Honored to be in his life for 17 years is Leslie Ottino and Cathy Hicks. In Ruben’s last weeks on Earth, they made every effort to make him comfortable- which he deserved, along with the caregivers from “Age with Grace”, “Angela Hospice”, physical and occupational therapists and other staff members from Fox Run and his extended family. Ruben touched so many lives with his tender demeanor, cute smiles, winks he tried to conceal and the best hugs ever. He was a proud veteran who loved his country, baseball and football. He watched his very last Tigers game on September 22, 2014 until the last out. Ruben, you will be so missed, but forever in our hearts. Donations are greatly encouraged to be given to Angela Hospice or VFW Post 345. Visitation will be Sunday, September 28, 2014 from 1-8pm and Monday, September 29, 2014 1-8pm at Harry J. Will Funeral Home 37000 W. 6 Mile Rd. Livonia, MI, 48152. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 11 am in Grace Lutheran Church 25630 Grand River Ave, Redford Charter Township, MI 48240, preceded by visitation from 10am until the time of service at the church. Interment in Glen Eden Cemetery. www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com