Bruce B. Smith, 74, of Onalaska, passed away March 14th, 2024, in his home.

He was born January 10, 1950 to Melvin E. and Ardith J. Smith. He was married to Lil Smith (Wittig), July 16, 1977 in North Hollywood, California. He left Wisconsin when he married Lil to live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for 14 years before returning back to Wisconsin July 19, 1991.

He served with the United States Air force. As a military veteran, he was a life time member of the Onalaska American Legion Post #336 and served as a Sons of the American Legion Commander as well as other positions. He took part in both State and National levels for the American Legion as well as the Sons of the American Legion. He was a Voyageur member of the 40/8 through the American Legion in La Crosse County.

He was a past Sunfish Days President for the local city annual festival in Onalaska, Wisconsin.

He was a Professional driver across all of North America with millions of miles driven with semi, bus and taxi. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren doing a variety of activities. He enjoyed fishing and camping with family and entered many fishing tournaments in Alberta, Canada. He loved military airplanes and even enjoyed flying his model airplanes. He was a volunteer with the Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Police Department for several years. He was a hunting guide in Alberta, Canada. He loved playing various card games and enjoyed watching old westerns with his father and listened to audio books while traveling.

Bruce is survived by his wife Lil Smith, his children and grandchildren; Angela (Brett) Luoma, AriAnna Jo (Peter); Sean (Tammy) Smith, Spencer, Tiffany, Brady, Robert; Michelle (Mark) Hadley, Mark Jr. (Sadie), Monty, Mercedez; Kelvin (Kerrie) Smith, Aurora; Jonathan (Andie) Smith, Lincoln, Alexandra, Cameron; and many great-grandchildren. Also his brothers and sister; Barry (Dolores) Smith, Brian (Cathy) Smith, Cheryl Smith, Dale (Dawn) Smith.

Bruce was preceded in Death by his parents Melvin E. and Ardith J. Smith, 2 brothers Cary Smith and Aaron Smith, 1 brother-in-law Terry Smith, 1 great-granddaughter Alma Meyer.

A special thank you to Inclusa, St. Croix Hospice and the V.A.; also an extra special thank you to Jen and Jenna from Inclusa; Ron from the VA; Heidi, Brooklyn, Grace and Chaplain Kris from St. Croix Hospice; for their exceptional care given to Bruce over the past several years.

In Lieu of Flowers, Bruce wanted donations to assist veterans in memory of him to Tunnel to Towers Foundation (t2t.org); e-cards to be sent to mistyjet@centurytel.net.

His memorial service will be held at 5:00 pm on Friday, March 22, 2024 at The Gathering Place, 133 Mason St., Onalaska, WI by Chaplain Kris.  Visitation will take place immediately following the service until 8:00 pm on Friday.  Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.

Burial will be held the following day Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Onalaska Cemetery at 1 pm. Friends and Family are invited after the burial to join at the American Legion Post #336 in Onalaska, Wisconsin at 2:30 pm for a luncheon.