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Bruce Levison Obituary
Bruce S. Levison passed away Tuesday, April 7 2020, at the age of 60. Bruce is survived by his wife, Debra (Levine) Levison; parents, Jerome and Ann Levison; mother in law, Harriet Levine; sons, Ian (Ilona) Levison, Ben Levison; granddaughter, Elle Levison; brothers, David (Amy) Levison, Michael (Jill) Levison; brother-in-laws, Richard (Brenda) Levine, Michael (Laura) Levine and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a beloved father, son, husband, uncle, and friend.
Bruce is a Toledo, Ohio, native and graduated from the University of Toledo as an undergraduate with a BS in Pre Med in 1981 with a tri-major in Math, Biology and Chemistry. Driven by his love for research Bruce continued his studies at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio, where in 1986 he received his PhD in Organic Chemistry and later earned a Post-Doctoral in Pharmacology in 1988.
Bruce went on to spend a combined 39 years of his career in both the research laboratories and academia where he was responsible for numerous publications, grants, and patents that advanced medicinal sciences. To his colleagues Bruce was best known around the lab as an equipment guru, and mechanical and engineering prowess.
When he was away from the lab Bruce was a rocket scientist at heart. He found joy in publishing articles related to his hobby sport rocketry and helping his fellow rocketeers by simulating flights, designing new models, and utilizing 3D printing to build bespoke parts. Bruce was known by his friends and family for his sense of humor and how he loved to make others laugh.
Donations can be made in memory of Bruce to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Arrangements by the Robert H. Wick Funeral Home (419)535.5840.
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A graduate student
June 8, 2025
I was an international PhD student at Pharmacy college at the University of Toledo when Dr. Bruce S. Levison was working there (my study was in the period of 2013-2018). One day, at night around 7 p.m., he did not leave the college until he fixed the HPLC machine for me although he did not know me and we only knocked his door for help per suggestions. I will never forget when he said "your study is important" and he hoped that he did something to help graduate students. Actually his help was a huge since we published a single article from that machine after he fixed it.
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Harvey n Trudy Handler
April 12, 2020
Sympathy and comfort from Harvey n Trudy Handler, Sylvania, Ohio
Chris Speier
April 9, 2020
My deepest sympathies for the Levison family. Bruce and I met July 5th, 1977, and became friends instantly, kindred spirits, and family. Ann and Jerry, David and Michael, became my family. Debbie, when Bruce asked you to marry him, and you said yes, you made him so very happy, you became family. When Ian was born, and when Ben was born, the family grew. I don't
know where time has gone, but I know that through it all, he and I are still best friends. I miss him.
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