Evansville, IN – Bruce S. Stewart, 71, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 13, 1951 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to the late Walter and Anna (Pozzi) Stewart.
Bruce belonged to the Freemasons St. Paul’s Lodge #0500, the Society for Creative Anachronism, and the N.R.A. He served in the United States Navy, was a licensed H.A.M. radio operator, a civil war reenactor, and also served as a Volunteer Firefighter. He enjoyed model railroads, H.A.M. radio, guns, and worked as a historian for the U.S. Air Force, which was a lifelong passion of his.
He is survived by his wife, Allison (Pendleton) Stewart; his children, Mary Ann Stewart, Brian Lee Stewart, Catherine P. Miller, Michael C. Miller, and Vera Stewart as well as his sister, Janice Gallagher.
A private celebration will be held at a later date.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
Sue Schmelz says
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Christine Pendleton says
Sorry to see this. Thinking of you and the kids.
Charles Hughes says
So sorry for you loss.
Bruce was a kind and gentle soul.
He will be missed.
Joe Pinegar says
Saddened to hear, I will miss him a lot.
Kay Capehart says
So sorry for his family’s loss. Bruce was a great guy! I will miss seeing him at work.
Steve Dittman says
Sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories reenacting with him. I am glad to have had him as part of my life.
Yancy Mailes says
I had the pleasure of working with Bruce while we were at Barksdale AFB. I’d never met a guy like him. He was always jolly and giving. He was a great historian and had a passion for our craft. I’m grateful to have known him.
Luke Koser says
I remember going to the range with Mr. Stewart, my dad, and my siblings.
It was incredibly neat firing the many guns he owned. Afterwards, cleaning the guns, learning how they work, and listening to Mr. Stewart explain their history was as fun as being at the range.
Mike Byrd says
Bruce was one of those good hearted individuals a person comes in contact with who loves history and loves teaching. He taught me many things as a man and a historian that I’ll carry with me. Thanks Bruce!
Bo Ring - Sir Ixtilixochitl says
I knew him as brother knight in the SCA. I had not seen him in nearly two decades. We stood side by side many times in our simulated battles. He will be missed
Don Koser says
My prayers for the family. I also worked with Bruce at Barksdale. He never complained about my constant questions. A good friend and great historian.
Steve Dittman says
Bruce one said, “I wonder what the Civil War veterans would say if they knew we were re-enacting the war?” He said he would like to think they would say “Thank You”. We flew our flags at work at half staff in honor of Bruce. Thank you Bruce!