Bruce Conner, passed away at his home in Xenia, Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the age of 96.

Bruce was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Donna Anderson Conner; his parents: James "Pat" and Daisy (Deck) Conner; siblings: Naomi Melvin, all formerly of Cedarville; and Larry Conner of Springfield.

Bruce was a Korean War Veteran, serving as a field radio operator. He returned to South Korea at the age of 85 for the 60th anniversary of the war.

Prior to the Korean War, Bruce had been a farmer in Cedarville, Ohio, first on the family farm and later with a small farm of his own. After serving in the US Army, Bruce graduated from the Ohio State University with a degree in Agriculture. A life long Buckeye football fan, Bruce was a season ticket holder for over 50 years.

A farmer and avid gardener, Bruce went to work with the Farmer's Home Administration (FMHA) Division of the US Department of Agriculture for 30 years. He was the past President of the Greene County Chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), and a frequent euchre player at the Greene County Senior Center.

Bruce is survived by his sons: Brian (Connie) Conner and David (Lisa) Conner; 5 grandchildren: Kelly Conner; Elizabeth Conner; James Conner; Rebecca (Drew) Linaberry and Michael Conner.

Services will be held 1:30 PM Monday, December 4th at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia with Chaplain Mark Lafferty officiating. He will be buried at Grape Grove Cemetery following the services. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home Monday. Friends are encouraged to express condolences online at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.