Birth date: Dec 27, 1951 Death date: Feb 7, 2018
Bruce Robert Baetzel age 66 was born on December 27, 1951 to the late Edward and Mary K. Baetzel and passed away on February 7, 2018. Bruce is survived by his two daughters, Megan (Jonathan) Blake and Kelly (Tanner) Darcy; grands Read Obituary
Bruce was a kind and loving person. As a child and young man he was lively and fun loving. As an adult he faced his hardships without ever losing his smile and positive out-look.
We will miss seeing him at the lake each year and miss his happy greeting when we met.
RIP dear Bruce.
As a child and young man Bruce was full of life and fun. As an adult he faced problems with-out loosing his positive out-look.
I will miss his enthusiastic greetings each summer when we crossed paths.
RIP dear Bruce
To my very special friend Megan: You have so many similarities inside you that are your father! One I've felt is that special hug! It warms my heart that you can reach inside my heart and warm it. You resemble his kindness and that is such an important asset in your personality, that I love and admire! I'm so sorry and I promise to continue to pray for family peace! Amen, I say to you!
Our sympathies to you girls, Bruce was always a special person to both of us! He lived life to the fullest, the ups and the downs. He will be remembered as a kind, loving man. He was always friendly, always a smile. He loved you girls so much and was so proud of both of you. We hope your good memories give you some measure of comfort.
John and Mary Lundell
My husband, Jerry Thomas, and I enjoyed Bruces company at the Dock Side. We looked forward to the weekend so we could ride by in the pontoon, listen to music and have a glass of wine and some great food. He was always so generous with everything, always willing to turn a sprinkler on for the kids or the dogs. I have pictures of the beautiful place he had there and loved taking friends over. We have missed his company in the past few years but he is always in our hearts.
Condolences from both myself & brother Dean. We had some fun together when we were kids & they had a house near us on White Lake. I was fortunate to have received one of those Bruce hugs a few years ago when we ran into each other at The Lakeside Inn boat launch. He was in a wetsuit installing docks, & I was in a dry suit going diving. Sure looked funny, but it was heartfelt & totally Bruce!
Bruce called me several months ago to share his new address in Roosevelt Park and we figured out it was the same house I lived in as a child! It was so good to talk to him. He was a good friend in our youth. We reconnected in Sarasota decades later. We visited his mom, Mary, in hospital. Bruce told me in recent years that while his actions did not always provide the results he looked for, his intentions were always good. His happy, huge heart will be with everyone he loved forever. Rest in peace, dear friend. I miss you.
He brought joy to the WMYA C-boat racing fleet at the Regattas.
We will miss him.
Dave & Barb Bedau
He brought joy to the WMYA C boat racing at the Regattas.
We will miss him.
