Bruce Clarence Bultemeier, 53 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at his residence of natural causes. He was born on Friday, June 27, 1958 in Decatur, Indiana the son of the late Clarence Bultemeier and the late Irene (Buuck) Bultemeier. Bruce was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim; Eagles Lodge #2653 of Decatur; Elks Lodge #993 of Decatur; and the Sons of the American Legion Post #43 of Decatur. He was a 1976 graduate of Bellmont High School and he received a Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University in 1980. He was a real estate manager for the 17th Street Apartments Inc. since November of 1989 and was a former part-owner & founder of Secure Auto Parts in Decatur. Surviving are his brother, Larry (Janice) Bultemeier of Decatur; sister, Judy (Sam) Baumann of Decatur; sister, Kaye (Noel Kuck) Bultemeier of Washington DC; sister, Grace (Dan Pence) Bultemeier of Danville, Indiana; aunt, Eldora Fuelling of Decatur; aunt, Louise Buuck of Ossian; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Bruce in death was a nephew, Brett Bultemeier. A 2:00 p.m. funeral service will be held on Monday, April 9, 2012 in Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim, 10653 N 550 W, Decatur. Following the services and burial, a celebration of life reception will follow in the church fellowship area from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Preferred memorials are to Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim or Park Center (Mental Health) in Decatur.
