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Bruce F. Emge

1946 - 2024

Bruce F. Emge obituary, 1946-2024, Annapolis, MD

BORN

1946

DIED

2024

Bruce Emge Obituary

Bruce F. Emge, age 78, of Severna Park, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. Born in 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Wilbur F. "Bud" Emge, Jr. and Aneta B. Clipper Emge. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Daniel G. Emge and David R. Emge. Bruce was a lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County, having graduated from Andover High School in 1964 and having pursued a career as an auditor with the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Anne Arundel County Government. Upon retiring from government service, Bruce later pursued a second career as a Pilates instructor. During his life, he was an avid aviator, and he enjoyed martial arts, racquetball, biking, skating and dancing. Bruce was a beloved father, uncle, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his son, Richard L. Emge; his daughter-in-law, Elizabeth D. Power; his grandson, Owen L. Emge, his granddaughter, Natalie A. Emge; his sister, Joyce E. Emge, and his brother, Timothy J. Emge. A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 105 1st Ave SW, Glen Burnie, MD 21061. A funeral service will follow beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Park, 7231 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD 21061. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Heart Association (https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/delaware), Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland (https://mealsonwheelsmd.org), or the Friends of Anne Arundel County Trails (https://www.friendsofaatrails.org/).

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Published by The Capital Gazette on Nov. 10, 2024.

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Pam Pridgeon

November 13, 2024

Bruce was an amazing man, so kind and a sense of humor. He always made me laugh. I am so grateful to have known him, he was an inspiration to me with all of his exercise and health tips. Thank you Bruce, you will be missed.

Teresa S

November 13, 2024

I worked with Bruce for many years in the County Auditor´s office. He was a good guy, kind and generous, who still called to wish me a happy birthday every year. Rest in peace, Bruce. You will be missed. My condolences to Rich and his family.

Diane R. Evans

November 11, 2024

Am so sorry to read of Bruce's passing. He was always professional and upbeat in his job as an auditor. May he rest in eternal peace.

Melinda Hock

November 11, 2024

Bruce was a good friend and we had many good conversations over the years. He kept in touch even after I moved to Florida. I will miss him. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

Almodovar-Vives Family

November 7, 2024

We meet Bruce went we moved to Clarence Ave back in 2016. He was always friendly and always willing to help. He´ll be missed in our neighborhood. Please accept our sincere sympathy.

Rhonda L Medford

November 4, 2024

I only knew Bruce as a part time neighbor here in Delaware. He was friendly and kind . Always willing to help. May you find peace. Our sincere sympathy. Rhonda and Tim Gribbin

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Memorial Events
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Nov

16

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Alban's Episcopal Church

105 1st Ave SW, Glen Burnie, MD

Nov

16

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. Alban's Episcopal Church

105 1st Ave SW, Glen Burnie, MD

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