Bruce Carl Spellman
July 4, 1951 — March 9, 2024
Bruce C. Spellman aged 72, passed away at his home in Manhattan, KS March 09, 2024. Born to William and Alice (VanGoethem) Spellman in Newark, NJ on July 4, 1951, he lived a life marked by love for his family and service to his community. Bruce is survived by his wife Julie (Brunner) Spellman, his two sons Jason (Renee) Spellman of Paxico and Joe Spellman of Lawrence, his grandchildren Dillon (Shay), Grace, Austin, Aspen, and Taylen and one Great-Grandchild to be born soon. He is also survived by two brothers Brian (Mary Sue) Spellman of Wexford, PA, Gary Spellman of Charlotte, NC, a sister-in-law Jean (Chuck) Wilson and several nieces and nephews.
Bruce’s family moved to Moon Township, PA when he was a child and settled there. He enjoyed summers on his Grandparents farm in Gardner, KS. He graduated from Moon High School and went to Kansas State University where he graduated with a degree in Animal Science. While in Manhattan, Bruce met the love of his life and was united with Julie in Holy Matrimony on November 20, 1976, at St Isidore’s Catholic Student Center. They remained in Manhattan as lifelong residents and raised their family there.
Bruce will be missed by the community with more than 40 years in the Manhattan Optimist Club and a long-time member of the St Thomas More Knights of Columbus Council #8488 as well as spending 25+ years working at Mead Lumber. He always had a smile for those around him. He was a dedicated K-State fan and rarely missed a home game of the Women’s basketball team.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Manhattan, KS on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 10:00am. Visitation at the church will be held 5:30-7:00pm Thursday, March 14, followed by a rosary. The family suggests donations to St Thomas More Knights of Columbus or the Manhattan Optimist Club in lieu of flowers.
Donations can be made directly to St. Thomas More Knights of Columbus, Council 8488 and The Manhattan Optimist Club https://manhattanoptimist.com/about/make-a-donation
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