Bruce Christopher Sanson, 59, Auburn, died at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at his home in Auburn. He was born March 19, 1956, in Wabash, to Russell and Wilodene (Kemery) Sanson.

Bruce was a 1975 graduate of Manchester High School. He was a truck driver for US Express in Springfield, Ohio for 24 years. He enjoyed bowling, playing minature golf, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his daughter: Christina Adams; and two grandchildren: Maria Taylor; and Christopher Taylor, all of North Manchester; brother: Nick (Beth) Sanson, North Manchester; two sisters: Loretta (Todd) Smith, North Manchester; Rose (Tim) O’neill, Greenfield; nieces and nephews: Michelle (Jason) Downham; and Nicole (Josh) Coon, both of Wabash; Alex Sanson; Ryan Smith; and Russell Smith, all of North Manchester; and Diane O’Neill, Chicago, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Friends may call 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society.

The memorial guest book for Bruce may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.