Bruce Clark's Obituary
Bruce Clark, age 71, of Centerville, Iowa died February 10, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville, Iowa.
Bruce was born September 5, 1939 in Centerville, Iowa the son of William and Ruth Hixenbaugh Clark. He graduated from Centerville High School. He married Ruth Cox in 1958 in Clio, Iowa. Bruce served in the United States Navy, retiring after twenty years of service. After retiring from the service, he was a mechanic and drove a rock truck. His hobby was collecting and restoring toys and was an avid enthusiastic collector. He was baptized at the United Methodist Church. Bruce was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Fleet Reserve.
He is survived by his wife Ruth, 3 children, Debra (Mark) Kauzlarich of Centerville, Diana (Max) Baethke, Owasso, OK, Richard Clark of Jerome, Iowa, 5 grandchildren Melissa (Clint) Hedrick of Edmond, OK, Brad (Lindsey) Kauzlarich of Oskaloosa, IA, Ashlee (Hardy) Gunsalus, Oklahoma City, OK, Sandi Kauzlarich of Centerville, Mariah Clark of Jerome; four great grandchildren; one brother Roger (Jill) Clark of Centerville.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother William (Joe) Clark.
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