Bruce, 67, born November 13, 1947, died suddenly and unexpectedly on September 26, 2015 at his residence in Rockford, Illinois. He earned his undergraduate degree and Masters of Business Administration and was a Certified Public Accountant. Bruce received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force in 1973, having served two tours of duty in Vietnam Nam. He was preceded in death, in 1969, by his younger sister Stephanie, and preceded in death by his first wife, Michelle. Bruce is survived by four sons, Shawn, and his wife Cindy, Calvin, and his wife Caitlin, Matthew, and Christian, two grandchildren, Casey and Taylor, his parents, Calvin and Mabel, and his sister and brother in law, Lalie and Chip. There are many cousins, several aunts, and an uncle. A private family service will be held at a later date. Family was assisted by the Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home 704 N. 6th St. Rochelle, IL. www.beveragelyonsfamilyfh.com