Bruce Dean Pritchert, 56, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO. He was born on Thursday, March 18, 1965 in Springfield, MO to Carolyn McCullough and Ronald Pritchert.

Bruce served in the United States Air Force from 1983 to 1988 where he earned the rank of Sergeant. He was employed for Kraft Foods for 15 years and at the time of his death he was employed with Old Dominion Freight Line for the past 7 years. Bruce loved motorcycles and also loved to travel. Due to his passion for his career, he was able to use that knowledge to share many experiences and beautiful places with his family and friends. Bruce loved fiercely and never met a stranger. Those closest to him describe him as "a collector of people and things". He enjoyed photography, working with his hands and spending time at the lake where he was the happiest when he was "the Captain of his boat".

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents and his step-mother Vivian Pritchert.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years Rebecca, three daughters Lacy (fiancé Chad), Abigail (fiancé Blake) and Alexis Pritchert, two brothers Keith Pritchert and Brian Ebey, one granddaughter Olivia Keener and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family.

A visitation will be held from 1-2 PM on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte, 4500 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, MO 65804 with funeral service to follow at 2 PM. Burial with full military honors will take place at the Galloway cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made in his name to Toys for Tots at toysfortots.org . Online condolences may be me at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com