Bruce Allen Thomas, 68 of Wanatah, IN, passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2026. He was born July 31, 1957, in Valparaiso, IN, to Dale Vernon Thomas and Nancy Lee (Pugh) Thomas.
Bruce spent his years camping, riding horses, and spending time with his family. He was also an avid Chiefs fan and enjoyed listening to Hank William Jr. Bruce was employed at McGill’s Manufacturing as a machinist for 42 years. He loved his family dearly, especially his children and grandchildren.
On April 22, 1978, Bruce married the love of his life, Ida Mae Campbell, who preceded him in death in 2022. Bruce is survived by his mother, Nancy Thomas of LaPorte; son, Bocephus (Pam) Thomas of Wanatah; daughter, Hillary Thomas of Wanatah; and grandchildren: Sierra (Tyler) Perry, Holly Alumbaugh, and Wyatt Thomas. He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Thomas.
A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held on May 9, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Wanatah American Legion Post 403, 203 S. Washington Street, Wanatah, IN, with food, lemonade, water, and coffee provided. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bruce’s children and grandchildren.
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I will miss you even though we didn’t see one another for many years you’ve always been in my thoughts. My sincerest condolences to my family especially my aunt Nancy. Peace be with you, -Judy Eastman
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. I remember as a young boy visiting the Thomas family. We all would ride horses together. I remember playing in the barn. Some of my greatest memories as a little boy involve Bruce and his family. I'm the son of Carl and Nora (Tiny) Watson. -Greg Watson
