Steven Eric Bruce

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Steven Eric Bruce passed away peacefully on December 22, 2022 at the age of 63. Steve was a devoted husband of 39 years to Jeanne, a selfless father to his three children, Laurin (Chris) Robinson, Mark (Caroline) Bruce, and Corin (Matthew) Luther, and a loving Papaw to Charlie, Sadie, Vivian, Josie, Louise, Maxwell, and baby Luther (due April 2023). Born on April 16, 1959 in Chillicothe, Ohio, Steve was a loyal son to the late Norma Jean Stockman, and Robert Roscoe Bruce, and brother to Doug (Chris) Bruce, Robert Bruce II, Joni (Joe) Molnar, and Michael Bruce. Step-son to the late Winston Stockman, step-sibling to Tanya (David) Peter, Beth (Lynn) Strehle, and the late Shaun Stockman. Survived by his aunt, Mary Kuhner, and uncle, Ronald (Diane) Bruce. He was a treasured brother-in-law to the late Dan (Marian) Riestenberg, Jan (late Tom) Binzer, Tom (Debi) Riestenberg, Ed (Jane) Riestenberg, Jenny (Don) Owens, Julie (Vince) Hopkins, Jerry (Erika) Judd, and Jimmy (Beth) Judd. Steve was a beloved uncle to dozens of nieces and nephews, and a friend, neighbor, and coach to many.

Steve grew up in Chillicothe, Ohio and attended Bishop Flaget High School where he excelled in basketball and baseball. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Dayton where he met his best friend and wife, Jeanne. They settled in Mason, Ohio where they created a beautiful life together raising their three children. Steve was a family man above all else. Together, they started two successful branding and design companies, Bruce Design and later Hyperquake. He adored his family and treasured his time with them.

Steve had strong faith, and always kept God at the center of his life and had many, many friends. He enjoyed one-on-one conversations much more than large crowds and he made deep connections. He was a generous man and deeply involved in the community. He did so much more than provide financial support-he was compassionate and spent countless hours with friends and family when they were sick. Steve enjoyed cooking both in the kitchen and on the Green Egg, and loved sharing what he made. He always had a fire roaring and usually had the backdoor open, no matter how cold or hot it was. He was a painfully slow, and unapologetic card player. He loved a good Hallmark Christmas movie. He was a fisherman, loved nature, and enjoyed his backyard pond including the battles with the blue heron. He loved his Cubbies and his Dayton Flyers. According to Steve, he invented beach bocce ball. He was a nine-hole golfer and a skilled painter. Steve was beloved for all of his talents, generous spirit, and dry sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.

The family would like to thank everyone who helped to care for Steve in his home these past couple of years including Megan, Trish, Michelle, Angel, Erin, Erika, Chris, Kup and Traci.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at St. Susanna Church, 616 Reading Road, Mason, OH 45040. Visitation will be from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, followed by a mass of Christian burial at noon. Following internment at Gate of Heaven cemetery, Steve's life will be celebrated at Kenwood Country Club, 6501 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45243 , and we hope family and friends will join us.

In lieu of flowers, we ask donations be made in Steve's memory to the Morgan Judd Foundation, 4700 Willow Hills Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45243, Morganjuddfoundation.org or the Live Like Maya Foundation, 4801 Appaloosa Trail, Mason, OH 45040, livelikemaya.org.

Mueller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bruce Family. 513-398-9100