Bruce was born on February 21,1951 to Emil and Mildred Linder in Superior, Wisconsin. After graduating from Regis High School in 1969, Bruce went on to study business at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
After graduating with a degree in business, he joined Alpine Glass Company full time, kickstarting a 54 year career in the glass industry. Bruce went on to become a partner at Ken Caryl Glass for the majority of his career.
In 1969, Bruce met Karen Bellm at St. John the Center. They married July 20, 1974 and went on to have two sons, Jeff and Chris. Bruce was most proud of his nine grandchildren, Bryson, Adison, Hadley, Jordan, Emersyn, Devon, Brock, Briley and Makalyn.
In 2019, Bruce retired and enjoyed traveling around the country in his motorhome with his wife Karen and their two dogs. He loved to travel with his good friends Barb and Ernie. Bruce was an avid supporter of his grandchildren and all of their sports and endeavors. He especially loved watching his son Jeff coach the University of Wyoming team.
Bruce was predeceased by mother, Millie Linder and father, Emil Linder. He is survived by his wife Karen, son Jeff (Kelli), son Chris (Brynn), grandchildren, Bryson, Adison, Hadley, Jordan, Emersyn, Devon, Brock, Briley and Makalyn, sister Laura Lee (Brad Zermuehlem) and countless friends.
Services will be held at Guardian Angels Church in Mead, Colorado on March 21, 2023 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers the family would greatly appreciate donations be made to charities Bruce held dear: The Guardian Angels Church in Mead, Colorado (meadangels.org), The Longmont Humane Society (longmonthumane.org) or your favorite charity.
