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1953

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2024

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Bruce Workman Obituary

Bruce W. Workman

Bruce W. Workman, 71, of Findlay, passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

He was born July 27, 1953, in Findlay, to Charles and Marcella (Hatch) Workman. Bruce married Cathy (Osbun) Workman on June 3, 1978, and she survives in Findlay.

Bruce's survivors include his son, Christopher Workman of Findlay; daughter, Amanda (Derek) Chrysler of Southgate, Michigan; two grandchildren, Armando Lopez and Isabella Chrysler; brother, William (Florence) Workman of Owosso, Michigan; and sister, Marsha (Donald) Fayler of Ocala, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Joseph Workman.

Bruce was a rubber chemist, working for Masco Corporation for 24 years and other various rubber companies. He enjoyed fishing, was a local author of two books on political science, was a Detroit Tigers fan, and member of Hancock County Democratic Party and American Lung Association.

Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay.

Memorial contributions may be directed towards Hancock County Democratic Party or American Lung Association.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Sep. 24, 2024.

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