Bruce Allen Wiltfong

      Bruce Allen Wiltfong, age 61, Ithaca, MI, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
      Funeral Services will be held at Edgewood Church of God, Ithaca, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 22, 2025, with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  The family requests that everyone comes in their casual wear, wearing their farm shirts or favorite flannel, to both the visitation and funeral, in honor of Bruce.
     Bruce was born in Alma, Michigan, on May 20, 1963, the son of Carl and Dorothy (Nieman) Wiltfong. Bruce married Nancy Wing, on May 9, 1987. Bruce worked at Ashley Salvage and Klein Fertilizer before driving truck for Chaffin Farms for 25 years, where he made many lifelong friendships. Chaffin Farms was more than just an employer, they became family. The mentorship of Mark Chaffin left a lasting impression on him. Bruce enjoyed going to auction sales where he was known as “Elvis.” He enjoyed cheering people up through laughter or by bringing them a treat. Bruce was known to have a chainsaw in his truck and to give a helping hand if a tree needed to be cut; he found splitting wood relaxing. Bruce loved his family and for 20 years enjoyed taking Nancy, Lisa, and Pearl to the St. Ignace Truck Show to teach them about trucks.
     He is survived by his wife Nancy Wiltfong; his daughters: Lisa and Erik Klein, and Pearl Wiltfong; his granddaughter Elly DeCamp; his brother Keith and Kim Wiltfong; his brother-in-law Roger and Louise Wing; and his sister-in-law Audry and Greg Madar. He is also survived by his nieces: Amanda and Cassie Wing, Tonya and Kyle Madar-MacEachern, Sammy Madar, Maddox Wing, and his nephews: Eric and Josh Wing, Ryan Wiltfong, and Jason Peska. He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law Rosie and Fred Wing, infant brother Danny, and close family friend Mark Chaffin.
     Memorials may be made to Gratiot Commission on Aging. Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.