Bruce Waldo

Bruce Waldo was born on May 9, 1925, in Muskegon, Michigan. He graduated from Muskegon High School in 1943, and immediately enlisted in the Army Paratroops.
In January 1945, he was with the 17th Airborne Division, 513 Paratroop Infantry, which was thrust into the Battle of the Bulge near Riems, France. His whole company was captured by the Germans. He eventually escaped from a Prisoner of War camp, and found his way back to the American troops.
After the war, Bruce enrolled in Michigan State College (now University), and graduated in 1949. While in school he met and married Nancy Pringle.
Bruce was a sales rep in the construction industry for 40 years. After retirement he and Nancy moved to Hot Springs Village in 1993. They were members of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, where he was active in Outreach programs.
Bruce was a leader of Arkansas Chapter #1 of the American Ex-Prisoner of War Organization. He was also a member of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge. In the Village he was a member of the Men’s 9-hole league.
Bruce was predeceased by brothers James and Donald Waldo, son David and infant sons Arthur and Robert. He is survived by Nancy, his wife of over 67 years, sons Steven (wife Lin), Thomas (Anitra), and James (Susan); and ten grandchildren.
Bruce’s service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 7 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 199 Barcelona Road, Hot Springs Village.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Holy Trinity, or to Save A Warrior, P.O. Box 28656. Kansas City, MO, 64188.
Arrangements have been entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home. Online condolences/guestbook visit us at www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com