Bruce M. Tousey, age 59, of Bowler, passed away on Tuesday October 24, 2023, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Bruce was born on March 24, 1964, in Tigerton to Dewey and Bette (Rudesill) Tousey. He lived all of his life on the Stockbridge Munsee Reservation. In 1990, Bruce started working for North Star Casino as a security guard until medical retirement. On January 1, 2009, he received the gift of a kidney that allowed him to enjoy life again. Bruce liked watching movies, listening to music, traveling the states and most of all, he enjoyed talking with people.

Bruce is survived by his three brothers, Paul (Joan) Tousey of Cary, Illinois, Dewey (Jennifer) Tousey of Birnamwood, Wisconsin and Steven (Deanna Mead) Tousey of Wittenberg Wisconsin. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Bette; sister, Janet in infancy, paternal grandparents, Mason and Dulcie Tousey; maternal grandparents, Thomas Rudesill and Imelda Summers; and numerous aunts and uncles.

A memorial service for Bruce will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday November 4, 2023, at Church of the Wilderness with Rev. Paul Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 9:30 am until the time of service. Inurnment will be held at the Stockbridge-Munsee Indian Burial Ground.

The family would like to thank all the medical personnel that have been a part of Bruce's life. A special thank you goes out to Darlene Heins and Lester Rickert for all their help.