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Dr. Bruce H. Janke

1948 - 2016

Dr. Bruce H. Janke

1948 - 2016

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BORN

1948

DIED

2016

Bruce Janke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 27, 2016.
Dr. Janke was born on February 10, 1948 and passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Dr. Janke was a resident of Ames, Iowa at the time of his passing. He graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1966 and attended Iowa State University where he earned his Bachelors of Science in Zoology in 1970 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1975. He was married to Ellen. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday June 28 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care 414 Lincoln Way Ames IA. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday June 29 at Bethesda Lutheran Church 1517 Northwestern Ave Ames IA. Burial will be at Ames Municipal Cemetery.

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