Matthew Bruce
September 07, 1983 - June 01, 2018
Obituary
Bruce, Matthew David MADISON-Matthew David Bruce, age 34, of Madison, passed away in his sleep on Friday, June 1, 2018. He was born on Sept. 7, 1983, in Milwaukee, the son of Thomas and Karen (Zietz) Bruce. Matt graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 2002. He was a manager for 10 years at the Fair Oaks Diner and truly loved being around his customers. Matt found immense joy in cooking and making people happy. Matt is survived by his parents, Tom and Karen Bruce; brothers, Erik (Rhiannon "Randi") Bruce and Wade (Kayla) Bruce; special nephews, Nolan and Wyatt Bruce and his maternal grandparents, Earl and Suzanne Zietz. A Memorial Service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson EastFuneral & Cremation Care5203 Monona Drive608-221-5420
Events
Memorial Gathering
Thu Jun 14, 2018 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Memorial Service
Thu Jun 14, 2018 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Terri Koury
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Matt's smile and contagious laughter will live forever in our hearts and memories. Our love and heartfelt prayers go out to his precious family.
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Will Mueller
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Matt was one of my favorite regular customers at the restaurant I work at. I always looked forward to chatting with him when he would come in and when I would see him around town. I didn't know him well, but I am glad to have known him. His passing will be difficult for the many people who knew and loved him, even those of us who knew him casually. Thoughts go out to his close friends and family. He will truly be missed.
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The Old Fashioned
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The staff of The Old Fashioned have many fond memories of Matt. He was one of our favorites, exuberant and smiling, his memory will brighten our hearts forever. We were incredibly saddened by his passing, and extend our love and support to his family and friends.
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Mary
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The Fair Oaks Diner has been a favorite breakfast spot for years. Many mornings I'd beat Matt there. I will cherish the memories of him riding his bike to work in a blizzard or teasing me about our political differences, and his keen understanding of religious hypocrisy..... Matt, I loved you and cared about you like you were my own son. I miss you already. Come and find me when I cross that river someday. Mary
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Jeff Hellenbrand
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I was in youth group with Matt growing up. He was the funniest person I’d ever met. He was absolutely fearless and would talk to anyone. One of my favorite memories of him is a youth weekend retreat we went on as freshman in high school. After only a few hours of being in town, we were walking back to the hotel. These gorgeous older girls (we were completely intimidated by) walked past all saying “Hi, Matt!” and this happened two or three times on a very short walk. We couldn’t believe it. When did he have time to meet all of these people? We had barely just arrived. But that was Matt. In less than two hours, he was mayor of the weekend. I saw this happen everywhere we went. His courageousness and unmatched sense of humor (often immature, always hilarious) continue to inspire me. “I’m half the man he is!” Thank you, Matt.
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Debbie Rabin
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Great guy.
I am so very sorry. May his memory be a blessing.