Norman Bruce Crum, 83, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler, KS. He was born September 8, 1941, in Holly, Colorado to William “Bill” Crum and Helen Jewell Blackwill.
Bruce married Roberta Rhodes on September 9, 1959. They were married 65 years before Roberta passed away on November 22, 2024. In his early years, Bruce traveled with his Uncle Elmo building Co-op metal buildings in Oklahoma and Kansas. Bruce also worked at Farmland and WIFCO for many years in the maintenance department. He was a great mechanic and all around handyman. If it was broken, Bruce would always find a way to fix it or repurpose it in another project. He loved to attend auctions and would never pass up a good garage sale. He was an avid gardener, and his wine was enjoyed by many family members.
Bruce was preceded in death by his wife Roberta, son Norman Crum, daughter Julia Moll, his parents, Bill and Helen, and brothers, Junior and Vernon.
He is survived by his son Larry Crum of Holly, CO, sister in law Cathy Bailey of Palmer, TX, as well as 10 grandchildren and their spouses: CB Crum, Jason Gulley, Jarmey Gulley, Jarid Gulley, Aaron Crum, Kathleen Crum, Richie Crum, Holly Crum, Kevin Moll, and Corey Moll; 18 great-grandchildren: Amber, Kaylee, Bradon, Athena, Nicholas, Audrey, Harley, Megan, Lealand, Rosey, Remington, Marissa, Marks, Nolan, Trinity, Cambrie, Callie, and Cayden; one great-great grandchild, Kannon, along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and special friends. He will be missed by many.
The family extends great appreciation to Bonnie “Soupy” Sue Bribiesca, his loving niece for all the loving care she has provided over the years and to the staff and fellow residents at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community.