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Bruce Cole Obituary
Bruce C. Cole, age 65, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on December 4, 1950 in Burlington, Wisconsin to the late Curtis and Ruth (Rummel) Cole. A member of the Air Force National Guard, he was stationed in Texas at Lackland Air Force Base. Bruce spent his career as a conductor for the railroad in Wisconsin. He loved reading and enjoyed a good cigar. Bruce collected pipes, lava lamps and enjoyed researching old cars and guns. Bruce was a dedicated member of the American Legend. He received a Letter of Commendation for rescuing a child in Portage, WI. He loved his little dog Missy who he lovingly called “his little Shosy”. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Cole of Sebring, FL; his two sons, Guy Cole (Erica) and Jesse Cole (Amanda); one grandchild, Ally Cole all of WI; one sister, Nancy Kost (Bill) of AZ. There will be a Memorial Mass Thursday, October 27, 2016, 11:00 am, at Stephenson Nelson Funeral Home in Sebring with Father Jose Gonzalez officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 am. Military Honors will follow the service performed by the VFW of Sebring.
Paul waywood
October 12, 2020
I was always HAPPY to see Bruce at work. He would have something funny to say about someone or something that day.
Paul Waywood
November 1, 2016
Dear Gloria, So sad to hear about Bruce. Even though I worked in Bensenville,Igot to know Bruce pretty well.He was fun to be around.You always knew where you stood with him,and if you didnt He would be glad to tell you.I will miss him.
Dennis Bennett
October 27, 2016
Dear Gloria,
We are all shocked and saddened by the loss of Bruce.
I have kept in touch with him via e-mail and texts. I will miss his funny and witty sense of humor.
I know you realize how happy Bruce was in his life with you. I am so glad you got to spend some time together after he retired. It is never enough.
Here is a recent picture I got from Bruce in case you have not seen this before.
Thank you for making the video it was
very thoughtful.
I know if you were still in Portage many friends of Bruce would be there to show their respects, including me.
Dennis
October 27, 2016
Gloria,
I am so sorry for your loss, Bruce was a great friend of mine and i will miss him deeply, i hope you find comfort in the friends and family around you.
Gene Brown
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Richard Seivert
October 26, 2016
Gloria
Talked you on the phone... Again, sorry to hear about Bruce. My thoughts are with you, had many years of good times with Bruce.. Have you in my prayers tomorrow... Love Dickydo
Bobbie(Mo) Moore
October 25, 2016
Praying your precious memories will give you peace and comfort during this most difficult time. Sincerely, Mo and Bobbie
Kathleen Hintz
October 25, 2016
Gloria, I am so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Remember that you have so many great memories and they will be with you always. Just think of Bruce and Jack up there together! That should make you smile! Special prayers and angels your way.
Benjamin Bolton
October 21, 2016
Gloria,
Sorry to hear about Bruce's passing.He often sent me jokes in the E-mail.I am glad you both retired early and got to spend some time together in Florida
Bradley Berg
October 20, 2016
Dear Gloria:
I am so sorry to hear the news of Bruce's passing.
I worked out of St. Paul and Bruce worked out of Portage, WI as you know. Passing each other in different directions on two different trains but got to know him quite well over my 38 years on the railroad, we became friends. In age, I am one month and 4 days older then Bruce.
I always wished you and Bruce well when you both went into the sunset to Florida.
It was great to have known him while he was with us on earth, god bless him in the heavens.
richard barbian
October 20, 2016
Bruce was bruce, I went to grade school,high school, and worked for the same co. with bruce, very sorry for the loss.
Mark MacDonald
October 19, 2016
So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. He was a great guy and we had a lot of fun in high school. May the Lord Jesus comfort his family at this time.
October 19, 2016
So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. We had a great time working together on the railroad. Our condolences to his family. Mike (Mac) McLaughlin and wife, Debi.
Pam Eastburn
October 19, 2016
Gloria, I'm so sorry for your loss. He was an awesome friend that I had so much fun with. May God be with you and your family at this time of grief. Just don't forget how much he loved YOU!! Pammy
Rest in peace my friend.
Jim Davenport
October 18, 2016
O Lord, now that I have flagged Thee, lift my feet from off the road of life and plant them safely on deck of the train of salvation! Let me use the safety lamp known as prudence, make all couplings in the train with the strong link of Thy love, and let my lamp be the Bible! And, Heavenly Father, keep all switches closed that lead off on the sidings, especially those with a blind end! O Lord, if it be Thy pleasure, have every semaphore block along the line to show the white light of hope, and that I may make the run of life without stopping. And, Lord, give us the Ten Commandments as a schedule, and when I have finished the run and have on schedule time pulled into the great station of Death, may Thou, the Superintendent of the Universe, say with a smile, Well done, thou good and faithful servant; come and sign the pay-roll and receive your check for eternal happiness.'
Nichelle
October 18, 2016
Dear family of Bruce Cole, I feel your pain as well as God does. God can rid the pain, anger, and sadness that we feel when we lose someone we love. May you find comfort in Luke 18:27, knowing all things are possible with God and he can help you during this time of distress.
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Homes and Crematory
October 18, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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