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BRUCE SUMMERFIELD Obituary

BRUCE A. SUMMERFIELD, 66, formerly of Fort Wayne, went home to his Lord and Savior on Good Friday, March 25, 2016. Born Feb. 19, 1950, in Battle Creek, Mich., he was the son of the late Alfred Wayne and Lillian Marie (Marble) Summerfield. Bruce resided in Mt. Orab, Ohio and died at Anderson Mercy Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He recently retired as a building materials salesman and was known worldwide as a professional artist. He is survived by his companion, Debbie Rembis; daughters, Lindsey Maria (Bruce) Wallace and Stephanie Rae Summerfield; son, Matthew Joseph (Carlyn); and brothers, Michael (Cindy) and Mark (Kim). He was also preceded in death by son, Craig. A private family service will be held.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Apr. 3, 2016.

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April 21, 2016

Stephanie,
I just heard about your father. I am really sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved him.

Jody and Will Zurbrugg

Bob and Karen Henry

April 4, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to they family. Bruce was a caring and kind man. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Janice Harshbarger

April 4, 2016

I'm honored to own a print of the angel Michael, by Bruce Summerfield. It's nice to know that Bruce will now get to see how close he came to capturing his essence. My sympathy to all who loved him!

April 4, 2016

Lindsey,
My deepest sympathy to you and your siblings.
Carol Klein

Carol Howell Taylor

April 4, 2016

I'm so sorry for Bruce's family to have lost this wonderful guy. His classmates and friends from North Liberty loved him and his family. Will will meet him again in heaven. God bless you

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