RICHARD EMIL "RICH" BRUICK

1932 - 2021

RICHARD "RICH" EMIL BRUICK, 89, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. He resided at Country Club Estates on the Lake James Golf Course. Born Feb. 11, 1932, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of George and Melinda Bruick. He graduated from New Haven High School in 1950. In 1951, he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service where he worked for 41 years. During his service in Fort Wayne of 36 years he became the Superintendent of Mail Processing before being transferred to being the Postmaster of New Haven for five years. He married Barbara Green on June 8, 1952. They were married for 68 years. They have three children, Diane Looney of Phoenix, Ariz., Dwane (Deborah (Starkey)) Bruick of Fort Wayne and Douglas Bruick of Angola; and one granddaughter, Natalie Bruick of North Carolina. He enjoyed fishing and driving his pontoon boat with his wife and pets around Lake George. He also loved traveling, singing in barbershop choirs and quartets and with the church choir at Peace Lutheran Church in Fremont, Ind. He is survived by his wife; three children; one granddaughter; and two brothers; Robert Bruick and George (Jake) Bruick. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial service is 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, at Peace Lutheran Church on St. Rd. 120, Fremont, Ind., with visitation one hour prior. Memorials may be made to Peace Lutheran Church and/or the Steuben County Humane Shelter.