Dale Bruce, 85, passed away at 3:23pm on Saturday, August 12, 2017, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 17, 1931, in Alton, the son of Riley and Pauline (Henricks) Bruce. He married the former Sue Eaton on June 3, 1972, in Alton, and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter and son in law: Kim and David Galanti of Bethalto, four grandchildren: Drew Retzer, Emily Retzer, Tony Galanti, Michael Galanti, three sisters and a brother in law: Audrey Barrows of Cottage Hills, Helen Barrows of Kansas City, Missouri, Ann and Herb Hatten of Cottage Hills, one brother: Ronnie Bruce of Roxana, and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
Dale was formerly employed as an engineer at Jefferson Smurfit. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Paul, a sister: Georgia, and an infant sister: Nancey Carol.
In celebration of his life, visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at the funeral home. Pastor Dan Smith will officiate. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens with full military rites by the Ritual Team of VFW Post 1308 of Alton.
Memorials are suggested to Hope Animal Rescues and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online guestbook available at www.pitchfordfuneralhome.com.
