Wilhelmus Van Berkel
November 28th, 1942 - Monday, May 9th, 2022
It is with great sorrow, we announce the passing of an amazing man, father, friend, papa, and uncle. Wilhelmus Johannes Corneilus Van Berkel, was a long running carman at CP Rail for 35 years, retiring in 2000. He was born in Tilburg, Holland on November 28, 1942 and immigrated to Canada with his family in 1948. He is predeceased by his father, Corneilus; mother, Catharina; brother, Andreas and many of his good time party animal friends who tagged him "Wild Bill" back in the day. He is survived by his sister, Maria (Jim)(Paul, Diane, Debbie, and Tory). He is also survived by his children Catharina (Noah, Zeta) Amelia (Mathew)(Eva, Anna and Rooney) Corneilus "Jason" (Pamela)(Katie, Jaime, Sophie and Lucy)
Please feel free to join us on Saturday, May 14, 2022 for a Celebration of Life gathering at our home (504 Olympia Crescent Southeast, Calgary, AB) between 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
To view and share photos, condolences and stories of Wilhelmus please visit www.choicememorial.com. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Choice Memorial Cremation & Funeral Services (403) 277-7343.