Saturday, September 21, 2024

Bruce Schiek dead at 83


Bruce Schiek of Drayton has died. He was 83.


He was a successful grain farmer and participated in a number of grains-related farm organizations.


He was a founding member of Drayton Festival Theatre and contributed funds to converting a building for the original theatre as well as doing hands-on volunteering at the site.


He continued as a director of Drayton Theatre Entertainment which has grown into one of Ontario’s largest and most successful theatre companies.


He served as a Wellington County school trustee for 27 years.