Bruce C Cole

Bruce C. Cole, age 65, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on December 4, 1950 in Burlington, Wisconsin to the late Curtis and Ruth (Rummel) Cole.  A member of the Air Force National Guard, he was stationed in Texas at Lackland Air Force Base. Bruce spent his career as a conductor for the railroad in Wisconsin.  He loved reading and enjoyed a good cigar.  Bruce collected pipes, lava lamps and enjoyed researching old cars and guns. Bruce was a dedicated member of the American Legion.  He received a Letter of Commendation for rescuing a child in Portage, WI. He loved his little dog Missy who he lovingly called “his little Shosy”. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Cole of Sebring, FL; his two sons, Guy Cole (Erica) and Jesse Cole (Amanda); one grandchild, Ally Cole all of WI; one sister, Nancy Kost (Bill) of AZ.  There will be a Memorial Mass Thursday, October 27, 2016, 11:00 am, at Stephenson Nelson Funeral Home in Sebring with Father Jose Gonzalez officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 am.  Military Honors will follow the service performed by the VFW of Sebring.