Bart E. Woodke, 53, Plymouth, Ind., passed away at 5:49 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, at his home.

Bart was born on July 30, 1961, in Gary, Ind., to Phillip and Rose M. (Malasp) Woodke. Bart enjoyed marathon running, cooking, and animals. He worked in Washington, D.C. for 20 years and was working near the Pentagon on 9/11. Most recently he worked at Wendy’s as a cook. He moved to the Plymouth area from LaCrosse, Ind., about five years ago.

Bart is survived by his parents: Rose M. and Phillip Woodke of Plymouth; and his brother, Bret (Dianne) Woodke of Naples, Florida.

Bart was preceded in passing by his grandparents: Fred and Lillian Woodke and Michael and Josephine Malasp as well as his brother, Bryon Woodke.

Visitation will be held from 3:30-6 p.m. CST on Sunday, Oct. 19, at LaCrosse United Methodist Church, 11 North Indiana Avenue, LaCrosse, IN, 46348. Memorial service at 6 p.m. CST at LaCrosse United Methodist Church, Pastor Randy Shrock officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to:
The Salvation Army, Marshall County Humane Society, or the Choice of the Donor

Memories may be shard at www.vangilderfuneralhome.com