Bruce C. Smith

Bruce C. Smith, 87, of Bellevue, died at his home on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Mr. Smith was born in Seneca County on July 22, 1929 to Franklin and Edith (Shade) Smith. He attended Thompson High School. Early in his working years, he worked at Central Soya and Zehner's Packing. Second only to his family was his love of farming. Bruce was raised on a farm and continued making agriculture his life-long vocation. On October 9, 1950, he married Marabelle Linder. She survives along with their children, Linda (Dale) Cook, Marion; Diane (Doug) Brandt, Fremont; David (Kathy) Smith, Fremont; Nancy Brooks, Bellevue and Dan (Deb) Smith, Bellevue. Fifteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Jean Smith in 1952; son-in-law, Gary Brooks; a grandson; and his siblings; Eileen DeMarco; Jerry Smith; Donald Smith; Madeline Bowers; Richard Smith and Eldon Smith. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 21, 2016 from 5-7:00 pm at Auxter Funeral Home, 1105 Castalia St., Bellevue. On Monday, February 22, 2016, the funeral will begin at 11:00 Am at the funeral home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Gary Click will officiate the service and burial will be in Bellevue City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Seneca County Extension Office, for 4-H programs, Bruce C. Smith, 87, of Bellevue, died at his home on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Mr. Smith was born in Seneca County on July 22, 1929 to Franklin and Edith (Shade) Smith. He attended Thompson High School. Second only to his family was his love of farming. Bruce was raised on a farm and continued making agriculture his life-long vocation. On October 9, 1950, he married Marabelle Linder. She survives along with their children, Linda (Dale) Cook, Marion; Diane (Doug) Brandt, Fremont; David (Kathy) Smith, Fremont; Nancy Brooks, Bellevue and Dan (Deb) Smith, Bellevue. Fifteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Jean Smith in 1952; son-in-law, Gary Brooks; a grandson; and his siblings; Eileen DeMarco; Jerry Smith; Donald Smith; Madeline Bowers; Richard Smith and Eldon Smith. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 21, 2016 from 5-7:00 pm at Auxter Funeral Home, 1105 Castalia St., Bellevue. On Monday, February 22, 2016, the funeral will begin at 11:00 Am at the funeral home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Gary Click will officiate the service and burial will be in Bellevue City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Seneca County Extension Office, for 4-H programs, 3140 South State Route 100, Suite E, Tiffin, OH 44883.

Visitation Date: 02/21/2016

Visitation time: 5-7:00pm

Visitation Location: Auxter Funeral Home - 1105 Castalia Street, Bellevue

Funeral Date: 02/22/2016

Funeral Time: 11:00am

Funeral Location: Auxter Funeral Home - 1105 Castalia Street, Bellevue