Bruce Norman Ruedebusch, 58, of Wapakoneta, died Sun. morning, Sept. 20, 2015, at his home following a sudden illness. He was born Aug. 18, 1957, in Lima, the son of the late Norman & Althea (Slattery) Ruedebusch.

Survivors include, 2 children, Madison (Kolin) Koehl, Cincinnati, OH, Wesley Bruce Ruedebusch, Celina, OH, his sister, Susan (Tim) McCarty, Dublin, OH, nephews, Benjamin, Christopher, Michael McCarty, his life partner, Tasha Wells, and her children, Heather, Chris, & Kelly Wells.

Bruce worked over 30 years as a driver with G.A. Wintzer & Son Co., Wapakoneta. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, and the Sons of the American Legion, Post #330, both of Wapakoneta. Bruce was a 1975 graduate of Wapakoneta Senior High School, and a graduate of the Lima Technical College.

He enjoyed rooting for his favorite NASCAR drivers, Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr., and was a loyal fan of Ohio State Football. Bruce always put others before himself, and was happiest when he was able to lend a helping hand to his friends and family.

Funeral services will be 12 p.m., Sat. Sept. 26, 2015, at First United Methodist Church, Wapakoneta, with Rev. Dr. Kimberly Sieberling officiating. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta.

The family will receive friends 3-8 p.m., Fri. at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, and 1 hr. prior to the funeral Sat. at the church.

Memorial contributions may be directed to a fund established for Wesley's education through Minster State Bank.

Condolences may be expressed at www.bayliffandeleyfh.com.