Frederick E. Bruce, Sr.

Frederick E. Bruce Sr. of Marietta, OH passed away on June 27, 2024 surrounded by his family under the care of Shrivers Hospice and the Washington County Home.
He was born on October 18, 1935 in Williamstown, WV, a son of the late Arthur Bruce and Ada Wolfe Bruce.

He had worked at Fenton Art Glass Co. until the time of his retirement and then began living his best life fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.

Fred was also a 32nd Mason.

On May 1, 1954 he married Nora L Sayre Bruce and they were married for 65 years until the time of her death in 2019.

He is survived by daughter Barbara Grayson and son Frederick E. Bruce Jr. both of Marietta, grandchildren Chad Bruce, Bruce Dye, Kellee Vess, Chastity Lang, Tiffany Fouty, Sam Bruce and 13 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, 5 siblings, his son Randall, daughter Sarah Dye Budgett, grandchildren Chance Grayson and Ben Bruce.

There will be no service per his request, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
McClure-Schafer-Lankford is assisting the family with arrangements.

The family would like to express great gratitude to the Washington County Home and staff for the excellent care they took of our father during his stay there. He truly felt like that was his home.