Bruce E. Poole, 53, of Richland, MI, formerly of Arlington Heights, passed away suddenly, January 9, 2005 in Kalamazoo, MI. Beloved husband of Judith A. Poole, nee Guilfoil; loving father of Erica Poole, Laura (Matthew) Louro, Julie (Edward) Rhyne and Deanne (William) Thrasher; devoted grandfather of Brandon, Kaitlin, Jason, Kelsey, Lauren, Taylor, Keller, Brian, Andrew and Erin; dearest son of the late Arthur and Violet Poole; fond brother of John (Julie) Poole and Bonnie (Donald) Miller; dear uncle of Jill, Lisa and Christy. Mr. Poole was a V.P. Marketing for Bakery Chef/Ral-Corp, has previously worked for both Kellogg’s and Quaker Oats. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights. Prayers Saturday, 9 a.m. from chapel, to Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 432 W. Park, Arlington Heights, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to aid the Tsunami Relief can be made to the American Red Cross, Attn: International Disaster Response, 544 W. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Info: 847-253-5423.
