Raymond Philip Bruss

Raymond Philip Bruss, 76, Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 4 a.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at his home. He was born to the late Paul and Mary (Norwood) Bruss on May 12, 1940 in Huntington County, Indiana.

Ray married Helen M. Wolf on September 27, 1958, she survives. He worked at Swingline, Martin Yale, and Datavue. Ray held several leadership positions up to and including plant manager. He is a member of Sons of the American Revolution and Knights of Columbus.

Along with his wife, Helen; Ray is survived by children, Valerie Hamilton of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Raymond Bruss (Ann) of Roseburg, Oregon, Kevin Bruss (Linda) of Warsaw, Indiana, David Bruss (Christine) of Trenton, Michigan, and Matt Bruss (Beth) of Wabash, Indiana; sister, Max Marjorie (Max) Tyner of Bluffton, Indiana; grandchildren, Sarah Bluhm, John Cantrell II, Philadelphia Kirby, Rachael Shoue, Aaron Cantrell, Cassie Bruss, Joseph Bruss, Nickolas Bruss, Savannah Bruss, Amanda Cantrell, Margaret Bruss, Jacob Bruss, and Rebecca Bruss; and 12 great grandchildren. Ray was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Bruss, granddaughter, Charity Bruss, and great grandson, Aden Shoue.

No services will be held. Burial at a later date in Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to F.I.S.H. of Wabash, 770 1/2 W. Hill Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992. McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com