Bruce Treakle Obituary (1957

ATLANTA, Ill. - Bruce Treakle, 64, of Atlanta passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Bruce was born on April 11, 1957 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of William Treakle and Joyce Dugan. Bruce married Karen "Sue" Fosdick on October 14, 1992 in Lincoln, IL. Bruce is survived by his wife; his mother; Joyce (George) Sanders; his children, Jennifer (Steve) Swinford, Nate (Toni) Fosdick, Steve (Melanie) Johnson, Amanda (John) Snow and Bruce Johnson; siblings, Rhonda (Glenn) Gillum, Bill (Samantha) Treakle, and Terry Treakle; ten grandchildren, Dylan, Brooklyn, Peyton, Cole, Camden, Logan, Ashton, Brady, Christopher, and Moira. Bruce is survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends that he loved. Bruce was preceded in death by his father who raised him, Abe Vannoy; and one infant sister. Bruce proudly served his county in United States Army. He was a very talented musician who enjoyed playing the drums at many local church's worship services. Bruce will be remembered as a Godly man that loved the Lord and his family. He had an infectious smile that lit up a room. His smile will always be remembered and will be dearly missed. A private family graveside service will be held where full military honors will be accorded by the Lincoln American Legion Post #263. Memorial donations may be made in Bruce's name to donor's charity of choice. Services have been entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln, IL.