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Bruce Evans Distel

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Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home, Inc. - Portsmouth

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Portsmouth, Ohio

Bruce Distel Obituary

BRUCE EVANS DISTEL, 77, of McDermott, passed away at his home on February 11, 2026. The James Dickey Post #23 Honor Guard will perform private graveside services. In lieu of flowers, you are encouraged to make contributions to Main Street Portsmouth in Bloom (MSPIB), P.O. Box 911, Portsmouth, OH 45662, or any veteran-related cause. Online condolences may be shared at RalphFScott.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Times on Feb. 14, 2026.

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Karen Phillips

Yesterday

I'm so sorry to learn of your death. You were a great friend to me many years ago. Rip my ole friend

Beatrice Pack

Yesterday

Bruce will always have a place in my memories. He had a great smile for everyone. A great guy that will be missed.

Gary Douthat Cape Coral Florida

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Bruce was a great guy, my condolences to his family.

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