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Official Obituary of

Thomas Richard Bruss

February 7, 1948 ~ July 6, 2024 (age 76) 76 Years Old
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Thomas Bruss Obituary

Mr. Thomas “Tom” Richard Bruss, age 76, of Clover, SC peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 6th, 2024.

Tom was born on February 7th, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI. He was the son of the late Wallace Kenneth Bruss and Doris Mae Euer Bruss. He retired from Milwaukee Fire Department after proudly serving for 33 years. He was also a veteran of the US ARMY having served during the Vietnam War.

Tom is survived by his children: Theresa Wait, Thomas A. Bruss (Tina), and Timothy Bruss; his grandchildren: Thomas L. Bruss, Alexis Bruss, Alayna Bruss, Ryan Bruss, Marcus Kolvenbach, and Carissa Porth. He is also survived by his siblings: Susie Peterson (John), Linda Amahn (Mike), Debbie Bruss (Tim), and Sandy Bruss (Neil).

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his daughter, Nicole Bruss and his sister, Wendy Bruss.

All services will be held privately.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brattonfuneralhome.com.

Bratton Funeral Home of York, SC is serving the Bruss family.

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