Earl "Bruce" Herseim

Earl Bruce Herseim, Bruce to all who knew him, 55, of Great Falls, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016, from respiratory failure at Benefis Healthcare.As were his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Bruces life will be held on Friday, November 4th at 2:00 p.m. at VFW Post 1087, 4123 10th Ave. S.Bruce was born on October 20, 1961 in Great Falls. He graduated from CMR High School. He enlisted in the Navy, where he served aboard the USS Thomaston. Upon his discharge, he returned to Great Falls. Bruce worked many jobs, including The Anita Shop, Montana Refinery and his current employer BNSF.Bruce enjoyed reading, golf, and hanging out with his friends at his favorite casinos.Bruce is survived by his wife, Mary B. Herseim; mother Gay LaVonne Herseim; brothers Shane (Cathy) Herseim and Burke (Savron) Herseim; sister Becky (Randy) Peck; stepsons Chris (Heather) OLeary and Jamarr (Cristy) Thompson; several awesome nieces and nephews; an uncle and aunt in Washington and an aunt in Idaho.He was preceded in death by his father, Earl B. Herseim.