FALL RIVER—Bruce J. Curtis, age 72, died at home surrounded by his family after years of illness on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Bruce was born on March 1, 1951, to Albert and Ina (Schroder) Curtis in Manitowoc, WI. He was married to Dorothy Herman in Waukegan, IL on October 13, 1973. He was employed as a boiler maker for 40 years building and repairing boilers in coal and nuclear power plants. Bruce loved the outdoors, especially watching the sunset over Lazy Lake.

Bruce enjoyed being out in nature.  Hiking, visiting parks and all forms of natural environments.  He enjoyed his boat the Lady D on Lazy Lake.  Spending hours riding and looking for critters on the shorelines.  He enjoyed shooting off fireworks on July 4 with family and friends and putting on fireworks shows for the neighbors.  He excelled at his job as a Boilermaker, making all the hard welds.

Bruce is survived by his wife Dorothy Curtis; brothers Chuck (Sandra) Curtis of Manitowoc, Brian (Diana) Curtis of Artesia, NM; sister Kathleen "Kitty" (Gary) Gordon of Two Rivers, WI; stepfather Walter Clow of Manitowoc; half brother Stephen Clow of Two Rivers, WI.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents and brother Noel.

A special thank you to Rainbow Hospice who helped through kindness and care.

We encourage you to share your online condolences with Bruce's family at jensenfuneralandcremation.com