BORN

1931

DIED

2017

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Hardage - Giddens Holly Hill Funeral Home - Middleburg

3601 Old Jennings Road

Middleburg, Florida

Bruce Branstrom Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 15, 2017.

Bruce Roy Branstrom, 86, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away May 14, 2017. He was born January 26, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois. Bruce was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and he will be deeply missed by all those who knew him.
Bruce graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1952 and enjoyed a long career as an aerospace engineer with United Technologies - Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in West Palm Beach, Florida. During his time with Pratt & Whitney, Bruce was awarded several patents for his work on aircraft turbine components.
Bruce was young at heart and delighted in meeting new people and traveling. He loved to cheer on both the Braves and the Cubs and was a lifelong, avid golfer. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Bruce is survived by Joan, his loving wife of 36 years. He is also survived by sons Kenny Branstrom (Shirley), JB Branstrom (Kay), Ricky Branstrom (Nancy), Tommy Branstrom, Robert Guild (Debbie), and Richard Guild (Teresa); daughters Joan Hassell and Jean Miller (Mike); and many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Monday, May 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg, Florida 32068. Visitation will precede the service at 1 PM. Interment to follow at Holly Hill Memorial Park. Please leave words of comfort at www.hollyhillfunerals.com.

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May 24, 2017

What a dear sweet neighbor. Our community will miss him dearly. Always involved and concerned for all. Elizabeth Britt

May 15, 2017

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