Bruce Coleman, 53, passed away on Saturday (September 14, 2024) at his home in Wamego.

  Born March 18, 1971, in Wichita, Kansas, Bruce was the son of John Steven and Shirley Raylene (Brown) Coleman. Following his mother’s death in 1978, his father married Karla Mae McKnight who became his adoptive mother in 1979.

Bruce was blessed to be raised in a home filled with a love for God. Bruce professed his desire to accept Christ as his Savior in June 1987 in Elizabeth, CO. He was later baptized in May 1995 in Manhattan.

After graduating from Garden City High School, Bruce attended KSU where he met Shelly Wheeler. They were married on May 25, 1996, in Manhattan, Kansas. Family was a priority and he took great joy in participating in his two children’s activities.

Bruce was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was active with the Boy Scouts of America serving as a leader and advisor for many councils and troops. Bruce took an active role in his community and was currently serving on the school board for USD 320.

Bruce loved developing relationships and that became his career in sales until health issues forced his retirement.

Survivors include his wife, Shelly; two children, Blake Coleman and Shelby Coleman both of Wamego; sister, Shari Carroll (Alex) of Howey in the Hills, FL; brother, Brian Coleman (Aubrey) of Ft. Collins, CO; sister, Stephanie Releford (Derek) of Elkhart, KS; in-laws Wes and Sherry Wheeler, Becky and Brad Schwant and many nieces and nephews.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents and his adoptive mom; maternal grandparents, Herman “Bud” and Rose Brown; and his paternal grandparents, Maurice Coleman & Ruby Petrie.

Funeral services will be held Thursday morning (September 19, 2024) at 10:30 at the Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Graveside service will follow at the Wabaunsee Township Cemetery.

The family will greet friends on Wednesday evening (September 18, 2024) from 5:00 to 8:00 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Bruce A. Coleman Memorial Fund and those may be left at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS, 66547.