Bruce J. Davids "Uncas", age 81, of Bowler, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017 in Antigo. Born on December 22, 1935 in the Town of Red Springs, he is the son of the late Elmer and Eureka (Jourdan) Davids.  On January 4, 1954, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served our country until his honorable discharge on October 24, 1957.  Bruce was united in marriage to Joann (Dain) Anderson on September 19, 2009.  He worked at Trophy Datsun in Dallas, TX; as personnel manager for the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe and maintenance mechanic at Mohican North Star Casino.  Bruce was a member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe and attended Lutheran Church of the Wilderness.

Bruce is survived by: his wife, Joann; children, Kenneth (Kathy), Susan, Karrie (Jeff), Elmer (Jenny), Greg (Linda), Carrie (Gary) and Robb; grandchildren, Erin, Aimee, Katelyn, Ethan, Jordan, Matt, Mike, Casey, Kendal, April and Isabella; great-grandchildren, Aaron, Johnny, Riley, Shyanne, Hudson and Vivian; and siblings, Marion (Robert), Elmer (Donna) and Corrine.  Bruce is further survived by Glenda Sue, as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers and sisters, Bernice, Margaret, Dorothy, Lois, Glenn and David.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness. Burial will be in the Stockbridge Burial Grounds.  Visitation will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham on Thursday, August 10, 2017 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm and again at the church on Friday from 10:00 am until the time of the service.

Bruce is remembered for his love of painting, ragtime piano playing, excellence as a golfer and long, l o n g… looooong stories.

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