HOISINGTON — Robert Wm. Bruce Sr., 83, of Hoisington, Kan., died July 2, 2019, at home with his family by his side.

He was born Jan. 4, 1936, in Richmond, Calif., to William and Henrietta (Hokemeyer) Bruce. He married Kathleen M. Kennedy on Nov. 1, 1974, in Ness City, Kan.

He enjoyed visiting, going to the casino, playing cards with friends, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kathleen; one son, Robert Wm. Bruce Jr. and wife Teresa of Hoisington; two daughters, Helen Brown of Hemet, Calif., and Betty Bergman and husband Ken of Peck, Idaho; special friend, Tina Sisson; 15 grandchildren; and soon to be 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Linda Walker; one son, Christopher Bruce; and one grandson, Seth Contreras.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be announced at a later date. Inurnment will be in Minnesota. Memorials may be made to the Robert Wm. Bruce Sr. Memorial Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 

PO Box 146 

Hoisington, KS 67544

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, July 7, 2019