Bruce Sherman Scraper

Bruce Sherman Scraper obituary, Petersburg, IN

Bruce Sherman Scraper

Bruce Scraper Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O.D. Harris Funeral Home on Jan. 12, 2025.

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Bruce S. Scraper, 82, of Petersburg, IN passed away at Amber Manor on January 11, 2025 with his family at his side. Bruce was born November 17, 1942 in Indianapolis, IN to Posey N. Scraper Jr. and Mary Ann (Chambers) Scraper.
Bruce is survived by the mother of his children, Ruth A. Scraper; his children, Hyatt (Tammy) Scraper and Leah (Troy) Smith; his grandchildren, Ty Smith and Grace Smith; step grandchildren, Jason (Alli) Jones, Jeffery Jackson, and Lacie Zeikus; step great grandchildren, Emma Frank, Lily Jones, Ella Jones, and Lucia Jackson; and his sisters, Madelyn (Greg) Souerdike and Adrienne (Gary) Lemond.
At Bruce's request his services will be private. Harris Funeral Home is entrusted with care.
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