Bruce was born on August 9, 1950, in Sheboygan to Virgil Karl and Shirley (Kline) Hogue.  He graduated from Concordia High School.  On March 27, 1976, he married Katherine Margaret Moraski.  They spent eight years in Caledonia before moving to Whitewater.  Bruce was a self-employed mechanic for a couple years and then worked at Converse Equipment for 10 years, and Briggs and Stratton and Generac for 15 years.

In his free time, Bruce enjoyed working on cars, antique cars, ATVing, snowmobiling, watching NASCAR and playing Santa Claus for children’s events.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Kathy of Whitewater; children, Corey Wayne (Toni) Hogue, Erin Renee (Chris) Such; grandchildren, Brianna Hogue, Jaxon Hogue, Paige Such; and very special grand puppy, Lola.

He is predeceased by his parents, Virgil and Shirley; sister, Vicki; and in-laws, Larry and Lois Moraski.

No Formal Services are planned at this time.

The Nitardy Funeral Home Whitewater is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com