Clair Bruce

CEDAR FALLS – Clair S. Bruce, 97, died on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home. He was born on November 26, 1926, in Waterloo, IA, the son of James and Ellen (Hansen) Bruce. After the death of both of his parents in 1933, Clair and his brother, Doug, made their home with Anders and Ingeborg Iverson in Cedar Falls. Clair graduated from Cedar Falls High school and then joined the Army in 1945, honorably discharging in 1946. On April 30, 1949, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Kelley at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Falls. He was employed with the Plant Services at UNI, retiring in 1988. Clair was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. He was also a lifetime member of the Cedar Falls AMVETS Post #49 and serviced as post commander from 1982 to 1983. He was proud to be a part of the Honor Guard helping with many military funerals and was honored to join an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. in 2010. Clair especially loved all his visits and time spent with his family. He and Marilyn spent part of their married lives caring for older family members. He also enjoyed golfing and watching any sports. Clair is survived by his wife of 75 years, Marilyn; sons, Douglas G. (Roxanne Stone) and James (Kathy) Bruce, both of Cedar Falls, and Steven (Nan Rogers) Bruce of Spokane, WA; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ellen Bruce and Anders and Ingeborg Iversen; brothers, Elvin and Douglas J. Bruce and Hubert and Guy Iverson; sisters, Hazel Cherry, Gladys Bruce, Frances Benitte, and Merle Iversen Heath; and daughters-in-law, Becky Bruce and Liz Sinclair. Funeral mass will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Falls. Visitation will be 4:00-6:00 p.m. Monday, April 29th at Richardson Funeral Service in Cedar Falls and one hour prior to the service at church. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to St. Patrick Catholic Church, Cedar Falls AMVETS Post #49, or Cedar Valley Hospice.

Clair Bruce

November 26, 1926 - April 23, 2024