Bruce Gene Drieling
February 18, 1932 ~ September 28, 2016 (age 84) 84 Years OldBruce Gene Drieling, age 84 of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at home. Bruce was born in Northridge on February 18, 1932 to the (late) Joseph Drieling & Lillian (Lobaugh) Westfall; retired from AL Smith Trucking with 18 years of service; a member of AMVETS Post #66, Covington; past president and member of Bradford Community Club; loved to build trucks as a woodworker; cook and garden. Preceded in death by his parents; first wife of 53 years, Shirley (Lear) Drieling in 2004; and brother, Larry Drieling. Bruce is survived by his wife of 2 ½ years, Donna (Horner) Reed Drieling; two daughters and son-in-law, Kathy Abney of Bradford, Gloria & Rick Harmon of Bradford; four grandchildren, Shelly Hedrick, Travis & Lori Copeland, Darrell & Kim Whalen, Lynne & Kevin Dunlevy; eight great-grandchildren, Zachary, Brandon, Emily, Joey, Lucy, Lilly, Connor & Carly; great-great-grandson, Maddex; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe & Phyllis Drieling of Troy, Bill & Sandy Drieling of Bradford, Jerry Drieling; three step-children, Rocky & Tammy Reed, Rex & Denise Reed, Debbie & Larry Barger; seven step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service 10:30 A.M. Saturday at the Bradford Church of the Brethren with Pastor John Shelton officiating. Interment Harris Creek Cemetery, Bradford. The family will receive friends 5-8 P.M. Friday at the Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County. Condolences may be left for the family at www.stockerfraley.com.
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