COLUMBIA - Bruce Douglas Yeske died unexpectedly at home on October 11, 2020. He was 69 years old. Bruce was born in Hartford, Connecticut on May 17, 1951. He was a graduate of Watkinson School in Hartford and attended the University of South Carolina, where he received a degree in Geology. Bruce worked for over 40 years at SCE&G/SCANA, now Dominion Energy, until he retired as an IT supervisor in 2017.
Bruce’s hobbies included music, sailing, snow skiing, traveling, and cycling. He completed a 968.4 mile (8 1/2 day) bike trip from Columbia, South Carolina to West Hartford, Connecticut in 1974. He remained an avid cycler, participating in many charitable rides over the years. The annual event for Multiple Sclerosis was especially important to him, to support one of his coworkers. This year (2020) he rode well over 4000 miles, and averaged over 100 miles per week.
Bruce also loved traveling. He skied in many locations, and enjoyed visiting National Parks out West. He also traveled abroad, to France, Hungary, England, Canada, and most recently, Greece, Poland, Croatia, and Italy.
Bruce was predeceased by his parents Oscar and Wanda (Malunait) Yeske. He is survived by his life partner of 37 years Mary Ann Smith, his sister Pamela Ann Yeske of Columbia, and numerous cousins in Connecticut.
Bruce was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Please remember Bruce fondly and take comfort in knowing, despite its brevity, he lived his life to the fullest.
Due to COVID-19, a celebration of Bruce’s life will be held in the Spring of 2021.
Donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association or the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA).
Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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