of Waterford; died December 8, 2017 at age 76. Born October 18, 1941 in Reed City, Michigan to the late John W. and Dorothy M. Gerhardt. Beloved husband of the late Esther for 50 years. Bruce is survived by children, Edward (Lyssandra) Gerhardt and Amanda (Joshua) Scovel; grandchildren, Michael, Jonathan and Emily; siblings, Arthur (Rosann) Gerhardt, Barbara (Thomas) Webber and Joseph (Patricia) Gerhardt. Bruce was a veteran of the US Army and served in the Vietnam war. He worked for over 40 years at General Motors. He enjoyed reading, watching Nascar and snowmobiling. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.