Gary L. Bruch

1956 - 2026

Gary L. Bruch
Born: March 22, 1956 in Spring Valley, Illinois
Died: January 26, 2026 in Granville, Illinois
Gary L. Bruch, died on January 26, 2026, in a tragic farming accident. Gary was born on March 22, 1956, to Roy and Eleanor Bruch. Gary married Cyndy Faletti on August 10, 1974. In 1977, Gary joined his father and three brothers as a partner in Bruch Farms and spent the rest of his life doing what he loved---farming.
Gary and Cyndy have two children and four grandsons. Katie Bruch Main, married to Erik Main has two sons, Miles and Emmett. Chris Bruch, married to Vaness Ahlers has two sons, Mason and Harold. Gary treasured time with his family and enjoyed having them living nearby. The highlight of Gary and Cyndy's 50th wedding anniversary was taking the family on vacation to Ireland.
Gary was a lifelong member of Granville United Church of Christ where he served as a trustee. He could always be counted to lend a hand, especially when there was heavy work to be done. He was a founding member of Granville UCC Mission team which works to rebuild after natural disasters.
Gary was a member of Granville Masonic Lodge #1093, where he served as secretary and was a past master. As a member of Putnam County FFA Alumni, he was heavily involved in the fundraising auctions. Gary served as treasurer of Magnolia Township Preservation Association.
Gary and Cyndy took many national and international trips with Magnolia Society International and became friends with Magnolia enthusiasts around the world.
Gary loved trains (big and small), the Chicago Bears and John Wayne movies. His highlight of their trip to Ireland was the Quiet Man tour of the town and buildings used in the movie.
Most of all, Gary was a devoted and loving husband who did many things just for his wife, Cyndy. Like buying the big, drafty old house she loved, taking up antiquing, taking care of her donkeys, attending countless musicals, and turning a grain bin into a garden shed.
Gray was preceded in death by his parents. In addition to being survived by his wife, children and grandchildren, he is survived by sister, Patricia West, his brothers, and their spouses: Ron & Sue Bruch, Ken & Barbara Bruch, Henry & Ida Bruch and nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be given to Granville United Church of Christ, Magnolia Township Preservation Association, or Granville Masonic Lodge #1093.
Memorial service will be Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 1:00 pm. at the Granville United Church of Christ Sanctuary, followed by Masonic rites at 1:30 pm. A celebration of life will be held in the Granville United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall from 2:00 to 4:00 pm,
The Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel is honored to be assisting the Bruch family with the arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to his family at www.dcfunerals.com