Ruthelma Bruce Obituary
The family of Ruthelma Bruce of Waterloo, Iowa announces her passing on August 14, 2026. Ruthelma, born on September 29, 1943, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Howard and Rosielee Delaney Howard; her husband Robert B. Bruce; and her siblings, Henry Floyd Howard, Willie Frank Howard, James Will Howard, Ray Charles Howard, Rozene Collins, Mayrene Anderson, Janie Lee Howard and Essie B. Parham.
She is survived by: her children, Robin Turner (Derrick) of Waterloo, Ronald Bruce of Mesa and Robert "Tyrone" Bruce of Waterloo; and her sisters, Lue Velma Frazier of Waterloo and Earlie Mae Howard of Rockford, IL. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and forty-one great grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
