Phillip L. Bruce

BRUCE, Phillip L.
of Schoolcraft Passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Bronson Hospital following a brief illness. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy; and a graduate of Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas with a B.A. and M.A., and earned his doctorate from the University of Missouri, Columbia. Phillip was a professor at Western Michigan University where he taught in the Industrial Education and Engineering Department for over 27 years. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Meta, his two daughters, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Preceding him in death were his parents, brother, Robert and granddaughter, Julie. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes.