PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Bruce Schepens passed away after a brief illness on March 3, 2018.
The son of Salvador and Constance Schepens, Bruce was born in Dover. After graduating from Caesar Rodney High School (1975), Bruce completed a BS in Mining Engineering at Virginia Tech University in three years and later earned his Professional Engineering License. Bruce was a proud member of the percussion squad in both the CR and VT marching bands. His family will remember his gentle smile, kind heart, generosity, and love of gardening.
Bruce worked for Thyssen Mining Company as a Project Superintendent where he was known for taking on challenging projects such as Pump Back Station Shaft Shaver Lake in Fresno, Calif., Hawaii tunnel, and the Hoover Dam Visitor Elevator Shaft. He received awards for safe projects completed on budget and schedule. Following an early retirement, Bruce settled in Las Vegas where he owned several small businesses. He volunteered for Big Brothers and Sisters of America. In more recent years Bruce left Nevada and moved to Punta Gorda, Fla. He went back to his farming roots and lived a very simple life gardening, fishing, and spending time with his friends.
In addition to his parents, Bruce is survived by his loving daughter, Brandi Czerniewski (Joe); beautiful grandchildren, Penny and Grayson; brothers, Roy Schepens (Susan), Dave Schepens (Donna), Neal Schepens (Diane), Carl Schepens (Susan), Wayne Schepens (Jennifer); sister, Barbara Sewell (Tom); and many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Church on Friday, April 6, 2018 at 12 p.m., followed by a luncheon at the Marydel Firehall. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.