Clifford M. Bruder

Clifford M. Bruder, born February 15, 1921, passed away on March 19, 2018, at the age of 97. Clifford graduated from Clinton High School. He was married to Virginia M. Deyo on November 15, 1941. Clifford and Virginia celebrated 75 years together, most of which they resided in Lansing. He retired from Lansing Board of Water and Light. Clifford was a member of Free and Accepted Masons Lodge #572 in Holt, MI and a member of IBEW Electrical Union for 70 years. He resided at Royal View Assisted Living since 2008 in Mecosta, Michigan, close to their cottage on Lake Mecosta.

Clifford is survived by his five children, Dave (Karen) Bruder, Yulanda (Yo) (Rick) Bellingar, Pat (Dave) Buell, Luann (John) Derrick, Paul (Laurie) Bruder; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson St., Mason, MI 48854 with the Reverend Jane Duffey officiating. Interment to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mason, MI. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Those desiring may make contributions to Great Lakes Caring Hospice, 110 Elm St., Suite D, Big Rapids, MI 49307.

Memories and on-line condolences may be shared with the family at www.grbdmason.com.