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Robert attended Athens High School. He enjoyed horses, was a horse farrier in the area and worked as an auto body technician for many years. He retired from and was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18. He enjoyed garden tractor pulling with his brothers. He was a member of Constitution Lodge 426 F&AM.
Robert is survived by his daughter and son in law, Charla & Tim Gretz of The Plains; two grandchildren, Shyanna and Conner Gretz; a sister, Kathy (Phil) Koska of Athens; a brother, Jim (Pam) Bruce of Athens; a sister in law, Sharon "Mimi" Bruce of Nelsonville; a brother in law, George Enevoldsen of Athens; seven nieces and three nephews; special friends, Mike Carbaugh of Athens, Dave Smith of Middleport and Charlie Gambill of Nelsonville.
Beside his parents he is preceded in death by an infant sister, Patricia Bruce; a sister, Janis Enevoldsen; two brothers, Larry & Kris Bruce; and a niece, Kathy Shea Mulligan.
Funeral service were conducted Wednesday, September 10th at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Pastor Roger Hayes officiating. Burial was in Canaanville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com. Robert Bruce
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Robin King
September 8, 2025
Kathy I'm so sorry for the great loss of your brother the older we get life gets tougher keep and cherish all those great family memories ..I'm here for you sorry iv lost all phone numbers call me when you can I'm here anything you need love you hugs keeping your family in my prayers...
Duane & Lynn Andrews
September 8, 2025
Our condolences in the loss of your loved one. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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