Edward C. Bruck

January 30, 1925 - July 17, 2018

Edward Charles Bruck age 93, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 following a brief illness. He was born on January 30, 1925, the son of George and Edna (Schmidt) Bruck. As a boy he was active in the scouts and served as one of the first camp counselors at Camp Myron Kahn. In 1943 he graduated from Hamilton High School. Ed was drafted into the US navy and attended Purdue University in Indiana studying to be an electrician. During World War II he was stationed on the aircraft carrier the USS Corregidor. After his honorable discharge from the navy, he attended night school at the University of Cincinnati, studying electrical engineering. In 1947 Ed married Patricia Gleason. They enjoyed many years of camping and pontoon boating at Hueston Woods. Bowling at various lanes was also one of their pastimes. Ed was a proud 70-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 648. He worked for McGraw Construction Company, wiring many residential and commercial projects including Armco. During this time Ed also taught night school for local 648 apprentice program. In 1987 Ed retired from Meehan Electric. Upon retirement Ed and he wife spent many memorable years as “snowbirds” in Ft Myers Beach, Florida. He enjoyed calling bingo, fishing in the gulf, playing cards and shuffleboard. For the past 12 years, Ed has been a resident of Berkeley Square Retirement Community. During his time there he participated in many activities, including bingo and dominoes He also enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles. A special thank you to the staff in Assisted Living for their wonderful care and friendship. In addition to his parents and wife Pat, Ed was preceded in death by his brother Robert Bruck and sister-in-law Ruth. His son William Bruck, daughter-in-law Jeanette of Madison Township and his granddaughter Kate of Columbus, Ohio survive him. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ed’s name to Community First – Berkeley Square Activity Fund – 230 Ludlow Street Hamilton, Ohio 45011. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com