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Harry G Schoger
December 10, 2024
This is a postscript to my earlier remembrance. I routinely called Bruce almost every year to encourage him to come to our class reunions and/or give me an update on his status for our class newsletter. Concerning the reunions, he always had a Ft. Wayne school (Northrup) function, including golf on occasion, that competed with Culver events. He was truly dedicated to his calling as an educator.
Harry G Schoger
December 9, 2024
Sorry to say I am late catching up on Bruce's passing. He will be missed by many. Despite my tardiness, as the Alumni President of the Culver Military Class of 1956, I sorrowfully, on its behalf, offer our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Although Bruce was in the Battery and I in the Infantrty our paths crossed regularly on the company athletic fields and the Cordon Council. We also connected from time to time via phone calls. He was of excellent character and strong Culver stock. I certainly believe his students were treated to the best tutelage available at any level. May he rest in peace.
Tonsha Dufor
November 4, 2024
It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Mr. Oliver, my esteemed government teacher from 1989. He was not only an exceptional educator but also a remarkable individual. My deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time. Tonsha Dufor Northrop High School
Penny NAselaris
November 2, 2024
Mr Oliver was a great Teacher, he cared deeply for his students, which every teacher should attain the respect via his teachings and deeply held belief for human kind, which he epitomized in spades. Loved his humor. I had him for Government class my senior yr. "83... and he had this thing where he put the guys, football players, on all four corners proximity, to where his stool was, when he sat and placed females in-between, told us he needed to do that as his feet stumbled upon the rungs of the stool one time, and he almost fell, but was saved from a fall..and WE all thought it was an obvious way to make the women in the class be placed between a crush, etc.. Anyway when he was getting up, the Football players were the student he placed to save from any fall.... Class act.. Taught is so much and endeared the many students before myself and thereafter for yrs.... Sorry for the Oliver's loss and family, memory eternal. Much loved and enjoyed posts from time to time whenever a student came across him, they posted pictures of running into him, and in the Northrop sight. Love Him!
June Wise
November 2, 2024
Dear Cheryl- I am so sorry to hear of your father´s passing. I remember our times at your house, Culver & Lake Maxinkuckee. Also, your dad´s vintage car in the garage- did he ever get it fixed up? My deepest sympathy & love to you & your family. June Wise
Barbara Garrett
November 1, 2024
Mr. Oliver was a great teacher. He cared about his students and held us to high standards. He made a difference in many lives.
Sue Brattain-Moore
November 1, 2024
I had Mr Oliver for government in 1987. He sparked an interest in me in government and how it works. He was a wonderful teacher and I am sad that kids will no longer have the opportunity to learn from him.
My sincere condolences to his family.
Deborah Van Dam Luzier
November 1, 2024
I will always remember Mr. Oliver as one of my favorite teachers. He commanded respect in his classroom and made history a very interesting subject. We need more teachers like him in our schools today! My condolences to the family.
Kelly Perkins Wilson
October 31, 2024
He was a great teacher. I had him for government around 1989. Actually made learning fun. My condolences.
Donna Offord
October 31, 2024
Sorry for you loss. Mr. Oliver made history fun and interesting. Was one of my favorite teachers. Northrop class of 1975.
Payne Brown
October 31, 2024
My condolences. Mr. Oliver was my golf coach. He was a good man!!!!
Brian Straley
October 31, 2024
Sorry for your loss. He was my teacher & Golf Coach @ Northrop High School. I believe the players that were able to play for Coach "O" were given a rare opportunity to have one of the greatest coaches in high school golf. We were able to learn not only the integrity of the game but also arm his players to be not only good golfers, but better human beings. He was influential to many young students lives. Coach & I kept in touch many years after high school. That meant so much to me & I will cherish our conversations. I will miss you Coach. I know you will be passing on your gift to people up in heaven.
Kristi Zolman
October 31, 2024
I was a student of his in the 80s at Northrup. He was a great teacher and good man. Prayers of peace and comfort for the family.
Tammy Jerome Felger
October 31, 2024
Sorry for your loss to the family of Mr Oliver, he was one of my favorite teachers. What kind and gentle man, with lots of wisdom and kindness. He will be missed by many.
Jeremy
October 31, 2024
Great teacher and man. Sorry for the loss
Al Saylor
October 31, 2024
He has touched and influenced so many lives. God speed my friend!
Dawn Firnhaber Madden
October 31, 2024
Thanks to Mr. Oliver for making government class interesting. Was so much easier to learn. He was a great teacher and a gentle soul. I hope my prayers give you peace and strength.
Teress Ritchie Vardaman
October 31, 2024
So sorry for your loss. I had him for my teacher at Northrop in the 80's til 84. I really liked him.
May God be with you during this time
Rhonda Boyles-Newhouse
October 31, 2024
Sending my prayers and condolences to the family for a wonderful teacher!
Nancy (Heaston) Critell
October 31, 2024
My father, Darrell Heaston, taught with Bruce at Northrop and my brother, Gary was one of his students. They had such deep respect and thoroughly enjoyed Bruce's company. He was one of the good ones. Blessing to the entire family.
Nancy
Sandra Wood Ebner
October 31, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss, Mr Oliver was my teacher at Northrup high school in 1978 he will be missed my Son even had him as his Teacher as well when he was at Northrup. Prayers to his family
Steve Ankenbruck
October 31, 2024
Thank you Bruce for all of your help when I was a first year golf coach. You were always so kind and always had the best interest of all players in mind. You made a huge impact on many lives. You will be missed.
Neil Day
October 31, 2024
I student taught for Bruce and then later worked with him. He was one of the kindest people I have ever known. One of my fondest memories was when he and his wife invited me for a steak dinner at his home. He always gave me useful and practical life advice. We all appreciated how he always kept current and former Northrop staff updated on the lives of others. He will be missed.
Laurie Porter O´Brien
October 31, 2024
I have nothing but fond memories of "Major" Oliver during the 80s when we were both working at Culver Woodcraft Camp. He was a good man.
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