- Born on: May 11, 1932
- Departed on: June 3, 2017
- Resided in: Greenwood, IN
Bruce Duane Denler
Bruce D. Denler, 85, Greenwood, IN, former longtime resident of Cedar Rapids, IA, died Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Greenwood Village South, Greenwood, IN.
He was born May 11, 1932 in Langdon, ND, to Roy and Ethel Denler, who predeceased him, as did brother James Denler and sisters Glenna Fast and Sharon Bailey. He graduated from Langdon High School in 1950 and then served four years in the U.S. Air Force. He later graduated from the University of North Dakota. He married Vaughn Saunders of Lakota, ND on June 15, 1959. She lovingly survives.
Also surviving are sister Lois (Ed) Klein, Wahpeton, ND; children Kimberly (Greg) Torrison, Franklin, IN, Kevin (Veronica) Denler, Denver, CO, Rob (Mary) Denler, Monument, CO; grandchildren Leah, Chad (Sara) and Abby Torrison, and Will and Johnathan Denler; and great-grandchild Lucy Torrison.
Bruce spent his career in the grocery industry, retiring in 1995.
Family visitation will be Friday, June 9, 1:00-2:30pm at the Greenwood Village South Meeting Room, 295 Village Lane, Greenwood, IN 46143, in The Arms building, with a celebration of life service following at 2:30p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made in Bruce Denler's name to Camp Wyoming, 9106 42nd Ave., Wyoming, IA 52362.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: Vaughn Denler, 295 Village Lane #33, Greenwood, IN 46131 or vandbdenler@aol.com.
