Bruce Lytle Gradwohl

Bruce Lytle Gradwohl, 82, of Wadsworth passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, after a period of declining health. 

Bruce was born on November 27, 1943, in Akron to the late William and Marian (Jones) Gradwohl. He graduated from South High School in Akron and went to the University of Akron where he obtained his Bachelors in Education in 1966. On August 3, 1968, Bruce married Carol Bauman and they shared 57 wonderful years together. Bruce taught elementary school for Chippewa Local Schools and had taught multiple different grade levels over the years. He had a love and passion for music and had played the organ at Rittman United Methodist Church and most recently the Creston Presbyterian Church.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Carol; sons and their wives, Mark and Julie Gradwohl of Rittman and Tim and Melissa Gradwohl of Doylestown; grandchildren, Michael (Lauren), Andrew, Alex, Keri, Emily, Kate, Zach, and Kyle; great-grandchildren, Mason and Colton and soon on the way Olivia; brother, Barry (May) Gradwohl of Doylestown; and his niece, Wendy (John) Wells.

Services will be Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Creston Presbyterian Church with Pastor Mike Van Arsdale officiating. Friends may call on Saturday from 12:00 until time of services. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Creston Presbyterian Church 13070 Cleveland Rd, Creston, OH 44217.