Gene M. Brucker, 71, of Lewis Run, PA, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022.
Born October 7, 1950, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Milton L. and Coletta M. (Kunz) Brucker. He was a 1968 graduate of St. Mary's High School in Sharpsburg, PA and a 1971 graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics with a certificate in aviation maintenance technology. He enlisted in the United States Air Force serving our country during the Vietnam era completing four years of service with an honorable discharged in 1975.
He attended Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1978. He began his career in the airline industry working for Allegheny Airlines in Pittsburgh as an Airline Mechanic and later for USAir as an Inspection Supervisor, retiring after 38 years of service.
Gene moved to the Bradford area in 2016 to the house he designed and built over many years with the help of friends.
Gene was an avid Harley-Davidson owner taking many long trips up and down the east coast with his buddies. He participated in numerous rides to benefit veteran’s causes and worked tirelessly to help disabled veterans. He was involved in many volunteer activities and willingly gave his time and talent to help family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Gene is survived by three daughters, January Gibbens, Jessica (Gavin) Kempe, Stacey (Tyler) Bungard, companion Linda McComb and nine grandchildren. His extended family includes two sisters, Teresa (Carl) Spirk, Peggy (Ralph) Vento Jr., three brothers, Greg (Lee) Brucker, Gary (Joanne) Brucker, Jeff (JoAnn) Brucker, numerous nieces and nephews.
Gene will be buried with fellow veterans at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville, PA in a private ceremony with full military honors. Donations in Gene’s memory are preferred to a disabled veteran’s organization or local food pantry.
We encourage all who knew Gene to express their condolences and share a story of remembrance at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.