Bruce C. Gottwald Jr.

Bruce C. Gottwald Jr.

Bruce Gottwald Obituary

Published by Bennett Funeral Homes - Chesterfield on Oct. 24, 2019.
Bruce was born on December 6, 1957 and passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Bruce graduated from St. Christopher's School in 1976, and from Virginia Military Institute with the great class of 1981, after transferring from the University of Virginia. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 10 am at First Presbyterian Church, 4602 Cary Street Road, with burial following in Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions honoring Bruce may be made to the VMI Foundation, 304 Letcher Ave, P.O. Box 932, Lexington, Va. 234450; or the World Pediatric Project, 7201 Glen Forest Drive, #304, Richmond, Va. 23226.

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Sally Kenan

October 26, 2019

Yesterday was a difficult day for not only me , but also so many Bruce fans. I keep saying it was so strange to go to Richmond and not be able to call my friend. I wanted to tell him how beautiful his service was, that everyone who spoke touched me and so many others and brought back old memories in me that we shared . I wanted to tell him that his family, siblings , children and friends did such an amazing job in letting him know how much he would be missed. And that it would take us all time to get over our loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Gottwald family during this difficult time. I still cannot believe it. Rest In Peace Bruce, you were loved by so many and will also be missed by us all!

Sally Kenan

October 24, 2019

It just doesn't feel right being in Richmond and not being able to call you , it's just strange. Knowing your in A peaceful
Place and missed by many already makes me feel like I am
Not alone in knowing you were taken from us all too soon.My deepest sympathies to your family and friends❤It's hard to
Loose someone who has touched so many of us for so many years. Good Memories We all shared will keep us all in a better place to help ease our loss

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