Bruce L. Nattress

 Bruce Lee Nattress crossed the bar on Wednesday June 3, 2026, age 80, of Ruscomanor Township, at Penn State Health St. Joseph's Medical Center. He was the husband of Carol A. (Mayer) Nattress. They celebrated 55 years of marriage on April 17th.

Born in West Reading, Bruce was the son of the late Charles Nattress and Emily (Leibensperger) Nattress.

 Bruce was a 1963 graduate of Fleetwood High School. Following high school, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard, and he served a year in the Vietnam War. After 22 years of dedicated service, he retired in 1984 as a CW03. In his retirement, he enjoyed hunting small game and deer especially on his yearly hunting trips with friends. He also loved both fresh and saltwater fishing and going on trips to Quebec, Canada. As he got older, his favorite time was spent playing cards, mainly 500 rummy, with Carol.

 In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Mark R. Nattress, husband of Jennifer (Bovan) Nattress, and grandchildren Taylor Nattress, wife of Owen Kelly, and Braden Nattress. Bruce was also survived by his sister Lucille (Nattress) Yenser.

Bruce found happiness in life's simple pleasures and lived a full life centered around family and especially his grandchildren.

 A graveside honors will be held on Thursday June 11, at 11:00 a.m. from Becker's St. Peter's Cemetery, 265 Maidencreek Road, Fleetwood. Military honors will be performed by United States Coast Guard and Topton American Legion Post.