Bruce McGuire Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Bruce McGuire (Des Moines, Iowa), whose life came to an end on May 16, 2026 at the age of 82, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ira McGuire and Kathryn McGuire; his brothers, Tim and Lawrence McGuire; his son-in-law Vance Weltha; his great grandchild Aubree Biedenfeld; his in-laws, Joe and Arlys Egli; his brother Jeff; and his sister-in-law Sandy Egli.
He is survived by: his wife Dianne Egli; his grandchildren, Hawkeyes of Iowa, Bearcats, Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Ankeny Hawks; his children, Julie Weltha of Ankeny, IA, Kellie Welter (Gary) of Gowrie, IA and Andrew McGuire (Laura) of Hartland, WI.; his grandchildren, Elizabeth (Beau), Mariah (Ian), Clayton (Chelsey), Amber, Haylee (Rhett), Tristan, Bridget, Ryan and Dillon; his great grandchildren, Bentley, Charlee, Isaac, Wells and James; his sister Iris Hazel (Tim); his siblings-in-law, Karen McGuire, Marilyn Egli, Jim Egli, Tom Egli (Teresa) and Rick Egli (Trudy); and his former wife Dianne Hendricks.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contributions to a youth scholarship fund the family is establishing in Bruce's name. Funds can be directed to the Bruce McGuire Scholarship donation link on http://www.themcguirefoundation.org or via check payable to "The McGuire Foundation," a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization, with receipts available upon request.
