Bruce A Kellogg
February 24, 1953 ~ January 27, 2020
Bruce A. Kellogg, age 66, of Ionia, IA passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.
A visitation for Bruce will be held from 3:00-7:00 PM on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Ionia Funeral Home with a 6:00 Scriptural Wake Service and a Celebration of Life at the Hide-A-Way for friends and family immediately following the scripture service. Burial will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Bruce Allen was born February 24, 1953 to Dale and Wilma (Martin) Kellogg in Charles City, IA. He attended New Hampton High School. After high school, he was employed at the farm of Dale Adams. He later married, Sharon Adams on June 29, 1974 at the Little Brown Church. The couple made their home in Ionia where they welcomed three children, Jereb, Malinda and Ross. In 1988, Bruce purchased the Hide-A-Way Lounge in Ionia with Dennis Stolz. Together they owned and operated the Hide-A-Way for twenty years. Throughout his life, Bruce played football, softball, golf, pool and bowling. He could also be found trap shooting. His entire life he was an avid outdoorsman and loved to fish, hunt, and trap. Some of his favorite memories were going to Montana to hunt and fish with his cousin Bernie Hildebrand. Bruce was a member of the Ionia Fire Department for several years. In retirement, Bruce spent his time surrounded by his grandchildren and family. He lived his life as a proud man. He respected hard work and an honest living.
Those left to honor Bruce’s memory are his wife, Sharon of Ionia; his children, Jereb Kellogg, Malinda Kellogg both of Ionia, and Ross Kellogg of Cedar Falls, IA; his grandchildren, Jace, Jackson, Jaelyn, Jeb, Ava, Maxden, Brynnley, Sawyer, and Holden; his siblings, Leroy (Lynette) Kellogg of Ionia, Larry (Diane) Kellogg of Ionia, Sandra (Dan) Bucknell of Tripoli, IA, Leslie (Cindy) Kellogg of Ionia, Wayne Nathem of Waterloo, IA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Mike Kellogg; sister, Bonnie Healy; nephew, Joe Kellogg.
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May the memories of your loved one console you in the days ahead. All our prayers to his family. Jeanne and David Roder
Or deepest condolences to the whole family we are so sorry for your loss. I will always remember our fishing and hunting trips. Bruce was like a big brother to me he will be missed. Randy & Barb Kellogg
Or deepest condolences to the whole family we are so sorry for your loss. I will always remember our fishing trips to three mile and the little river. Of course hunting and just visiting at the bar. He was like an uncle to me and we will forever miss him until we meet again Bruce thanks for the memories. Brock & Liz Bormann
Our deepest sympathy Sharon, Ross , Jerab & families. Bruce was a wonderful person . Thoughts & prayers are with you. Roger & Laurie Tiemessen
So sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. Our deepest sympathy and prayers going out to the entire family.
My Families thoughts and prayers go out to the Kellogg Family – He will be missed. I didn’t see Bruce often, but I have several unforgettable memories of him when I did and am thankful for that. I remember a time when Ross, myself and Bruce were headed out duck hunting in a Jon Boat, full of guns and gear in the pitch dark about 4:00 AM. Ross was sitting a bit two for forward and water started running over the front of the Jon boat. Next thing I know there are guns flying, boat was sinking, decoys everywhere, all of us trying to get to solid ground. Luckily we were able to find the guns 5 feet under water. My initial reaction was, “it’s cold and we should head back to camp.” Bruce said, “well, we’re here.” We ended up getting what we could, the guns still fired and ended up having a pretty darn good duck hunt – Never forget it. Our Condolences, Jared Hauser & Kristi Hauser & Kids
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Sharon & the Kellogg family, Sending our deepest sympathy to you all. I was a classmate to Sharon, Larry, Sandra, & Cindy, so as you remember the memories of Bruce, hang in there and cherish the good times! Diane & Dennis Shurtleff
So sorry for your loss of Bruce. He was such a gentle, kind soft spoken sole. He will truly be missed by so many that loved him. Rod and Doreen
To Sharon, kids, and the entire family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. A gentle man he was, calm and caring. I have so many memories of laughs we shared at the Hide-A-Way golf tourneys over the years. God bless.
To all the Kellogg Family, we were so sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. He was always a super nice guy to visit with. He will be truely missed by many. Your all in our thoughts and prayers. Leo and Bev Dowd
To Sharon and the entire Kellogg clan, my deepest sympathy on Bruce’s passing. He was a great guy. A gentle giant, tough looking like Grizzly Adams on the outside with the warm and caring inside. Just like brother Mike, gone too soon. Nothing better than getting those two laughing at the same time. Todd & Krista Halvorson
Sharon and family. I am sorry for your loss. Bruce was a great man.
Sharon, Larry, Sandra, Leslie and the rest of the Kellogg family, my deepest sympathy on Bruce’s passing. Prayers to all.
To Sharon, Jereb, Malinda, Ross and families, You have our deepest sympathy for your loss! Such sad news to hear. Prayers for all of you.
Vic and I are so so sorry to hear about Bruce. Sharon and family will be in our prayers, no words can describe your loss. Vic and Diane Ball and family