| Graduation Year | Class of 1974 |
| Date of Birth | Dec 25, 1955 |
| Date of Passing | Nov 13, 2023 |
| About | Albert Craig Wienke, age 67 of North Tonawanda, formerly of Wheatfield, NY, was called peacefully to his heavenly home on November 13, 2023 at Buffalo General Medical Center. He was the son of the late Herbert and Eleanor (DuBois) Wienke. Faith – Family – Football… Lifelong resident of Niagara County. Graduated from LaSalle Senior High School 1974. Attended NCCC earned Associates degree, Business Administration, 1976. Employed by local industry leaders including Carborundum, Norton and Saint Gobain, in various positions including Production Supervisor – for over 45 years. Retired September 2021. Dedicated employee and mentor. During senior year of high school, 1973 – 1974, received award for All League Football team, positions as Guard and Punter. Loved supporting many sports at all levels – especially football and baseball. Closely followed Buffalo, college and high school teams including Bills, Sabres, Braves, Bandits, UB Bulls, NU Purple Eagles, North Tonawanda and Starpoint school systems. Little league baseball coach and volunteer (late 1970s – 1980s). Player in Niagara County slo-pitch softball league, 1st baseman, for many years. Town of Wheatfield Recreation Dept. baseball coach approx.. 5 years. Avid supporter of his children’s activities and participation in Tae Kwon Do classes, dance recitals, school plays and musicals, participation in soccer, basketball, volleyball and track & field. Always there to provide support and guidance. Enjoyed taking care of home yard work and landscaping, walking family dogs and visiting family. Always open to enjoy travel adventures with spouse, Joyce, and children. Loved visiting the North Tonawanda city market and supported with his vote for #1 in USA for 2023. Steadfast Christian, faith throughout life. He was a lifelong member at St. James Lutheran Church, and served as Trustee and volunteered for related projects such as landscaping. Traveled to Israel in 2018 with a group from The Chapel Crosspoint Campus. |
