Bruce L. Smeltzer, Jr.
Age 40, of Holt, MI, passed away March 21, 2013. He was born February 24, 1973, in Lansing, and graduated from Holt High School, class of 1991. Bruce enjoyed hunting, fishing and NASCAR.
Surviving are: his son, Chase; grandson, Mason; his parents, Susan and Bruce, Sr. of Holt; sister, Bobbie Sue (Kevin) Frank; his fiancée of 6 years, Marnie Hoffman; grandfather, Glenn (Jean) Shaw; grandmother, Nancy (Keith) Mygrants; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; and his special dog, Louis. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Auburn and Mable Smeltzer.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2013, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center or Capital Area Humane Society in memory of Bruce Smeltzer, Jr.
Marla Smeltzer (Goldman)
March 22, 2013 at 8:46 pmYou will dearly be missed by me. You were gone to soon, but not forgotten. I will never forget our long conversations we had. It breaks my heart to know that there will be no more of them.
You are now up with your grandpa and just rescently departed grandma.
No more pain to endure, just happy times. I love you Brucie and will be thought of you often.
Forever in my heart Aunt Marla and Uncle Darrell
Steve & Charlotte Shaw
March 22, 2013 at 9:10 pmOur deepest sympathy. We continue to pray for you and your family.
Paul Smith and Myra Miller
March 23, 2013 at 8:11 amDeepest sympathies on your loss. We will hold dear our memories of Bruce.
sue smeltzer
March 23, 2013 at 12:02 pmI love you Brucie and for you, I want everyone to know there was an error in the obituary. Marnie Hoffman his fiance of 6 years was left out in error. Bruce loved her with all his heart and I would like everyone to remember Marnie in their prayers. We love you very much.
Brian smith
March 23, 2013 at 8:59 pmDear uncle Bruce we spent the whole summer together you gave me the best advice i could get from another person i will never forget you i love you uncle Bruce come down and visit me sometime please love you
Cynthia Titus
March 24, 2013 at 11:03 amWith sympathy and prayers for your family.
Dave Hawkins
March 31, 2013 at 7:26 amThoughts and prayers to the entire family, Dave & Brinda Hawkins