Bruce Collier Obituary
Standish, Michigan
Bruce Collier, Age 81, passed away January 3, 2026 at his home in Standish Michigan with his loving family by his side.
He was born September 11, 1944, in Bay City, Michigan to the late Virgil and Albertha Collier. From his childhood days on the farm, Bruce learned the value of hard work and was a working member of the Laborers International Union of North America until his retirement.
Bruce married his beloved wife Joanne in 1996 and together they embraced their expanded family. He was quite handy with everything from home repairs to mechanical fixes and could do just about anything with wood. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, deer hunting, camping, and games with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Joanne; children, Michelle Paten, Bruce (Traci) Collier, Lisa (Larry) Krause, Richard Bieszk, Joe Luppo, and Mike (Lisa) Bieszk: siblings, Pat Van Wert, Keith (Rose) Collier, Kenneth (Cheryl) Seyuin, and Rodney (Kathy) Collier; 18 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place, and no memorial service will be held.
In lieu of flowers please consider family wishes, send to Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home 107 E. Second St. PO Box 23 Pinconning, Michigan 48650 c/o Bruce Collier Family.
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