Bruce Higle Jr.

Bruce Higle Jr., 66, died April 20, 2007, at Atlantic Health Care Center in Vero Beach. He was born in Ripley, Ohio, and moved to Vero Beach two years ago, coming from Asheville, Ohio. Before retirement, he was a maintenance technician. Survivors include a son, Brian Keith Higle, of Winter Garden; daughter, Phyllis Ozolnieks, of Vero Beach; sisters, Georgia Loper, of Asheville, and Vickie Houdek, of Ripley; brothers, John Higle of Columbus, Ohio, and James Kessel, of Ripley; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, James Otto Higle. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. SERVICES: No services are planned. Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach. A guest book may be signed at www.seawindsfh.com/ obit.php.