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Bruce Berean Obituary
Bruce Edwin Berean, 92, of Quakertown and formerly of Coopersburg, passed away on December 11, 2023. He was born in Amsterdam, NY on October 4, 1931 to the late James Edwin and Florence (Hines) Berean. He was the loving husband of Mary (Wasilenko) Berean for over 70 years. Bruce served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Bruce was an avid hunter. He worked for many years for Brockway Trucks and Mack Trucks. He loved his wife's cooking.
Bruce is survived by his wife Mary; children Bruce (Cecelia) Berean, and Mark (Linda) Berean; daughter-in-law Jeannette Berean; grandchildren Melinda (Bradley) Walz, Brandyn Berean, Kyle (Alexandra) Berean, Christopher (Amber) Berean, Catharine Berean, and Elizabeth Berean; great granddaughter Brielle Walz; sister Carole Connelly; and many other loving family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents; son Terry Berean; and sister Elaine McGraw.
All are invited on Tuesday, December 19 to Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown, PA 18951 to a visitation from 10-11am and a memorial service at 11am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bruce's name can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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