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Bruce Wilhelm Newman was born October 4, 1929, to Anslie Neil Newman and Laurine Frances Newman in Hamtramck Michigan. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on May 12,2023 at his home in Macomb, Illinois.

When Bruce graduated high school at Hamtramck High, he drove to Pensacola Florida to join the Marines. From there, he became a pilot and flew in battle during the Korean conflict. He returned to the states and served …

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What were Bruce's favorite songs or musical artists?
Barbra Streisand John Denver Andy Williams
Barbra Streisand John Denver Andy Williams
Barbra Streisand John Denver Andy Williams
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Bruce was very involved in helping prevent climate change.
Bruce was very involved in helping prevent climate change.
Bruce was very involved in helping prevent climate change.
What were Bruce's favorite tv shows?
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
What were Bruce's favorite ways to spend free time?
He loved being outside in nature and particularly imagining and developing landscapi…
He loved being outside in nature and particularly imagining and developing landscaping. He al…
He loved being outside in nature and particularly imagining and developing landscaping. He also loved photography and …

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October 4th, 1929
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Passed away

May 12th, 2023
Macomb, IL

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