Bruce Howard Downs (76), of Winfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 6^th, 2022. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 19, 1946 to Robert and Marie (Mitchell) Downs. Bruce served in the United States Army as an Intelligence Specialist supporting the 8^th Radio Research Field Station during the Vietnam War. He also served as a general contractor supporting numerous housing projects in the south Chicago / northwestern Indiana region.

Bruce is survived by his brother, Michael (Karen) Downs; his son, Christopher (Bethany)Downs; his daughter Amanda (Jeff Suender) Downs Suender; and two grandchildren, Clayton and Mitchell Downs. There are no formal services planned.  Per Bruce’s request, memorials may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars online at VFW.org

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