Bruce R. Jogerst, 85, passed away on Easter Sunday- April 20, 2025.  He was born on April 29, 1939, at home, in Wards Grove in East Stockton, IL to Ralph and Rose (Hildebrandt) Jogerst.  Bruce graduated from Winslow High School in 1957 and enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at both Lackland and Keesler Air Force Bases.  He graduated from Radar School and finished his service in Newfoundland Canada with the mission to identify every airplane or hostile aircraft entering the US and Canadian air space.  Bruce completed his 4-year active service and 2-year active reserve status in 1963 as Airman First Class.

On September 8, 1961, Bruce married Nyla Bessert.  Together they raised 4 children in Lena. In 1979, after Bruce took a Director of Sales Position, in Florida they moved to Orlando.  They then moved to Texas and returned to Freeport, IL where Bruce finished his career as Director of Sales Development for Honeywell.

Bruce had a very long and distinguished career at Micro Switch & Honeywell.  He began his career as an electrical technician, after excelling in that position, he moved into marketing as product manager.  Bruce then accepted a position as Sales Director and finished his career as Director of Sales for Honeywell.  Throughout his career, Bruce received numerous awards in sales excellence, regional sales manager of the year, and Honeywell's prestigious Lund Award for People Development.

Bruce and Nyla retired to Florida enjoying time with Brian and Holly and boys, then returning to Freeport to spend time with their children and grandchildren in the Lena area.

Bruce was an active member of the communities in which he lived.  He believed it was his duty and privilege to serve them.  He instilled this commitment of service in his children and grandchildren.

He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and served on the village board in Lena and several church boards over his many years of service. Bruce found a tremendous joy in spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed attending their events and family gatherings.  Watching his great-grandchildren in these most recent years filled his heart with love and joy.

Bruce was a mentor to many and a friend to all.  He was a gifted leader and very much a people person.  He was keenly aware of the potential in people to become valuable leaders, and made it his mission to assist and guide them to be impactful people in this world.

He is survived by: his wife, Nyla of 63 years; 4 children and their families:  daughter- Sally (Tim) Huber of Lena, and their 4 children- Ben (Stephanie) Huber and their children: Tessa, Jace and Beau; Sarah (Dana) Andrews and their children: Zach, Max, Tyler, and Luke;  Matt (Alicia) Huber and their children: Maci, Ava, and Lane; Katie (Spencer) Meinert and their children: Grace, Owen and Brysen; son- Michael Jogerst of Chicago,  son-Brian (Holly) Jogerst of Florida and their children- Brian David Jogerst and Kevin Jogerst , and Jim (Katrina) Jogerst of Pennsylvania and their children Emma Jogerst, Jack Jogerst, and Max Jogerst; 1 brother: Gene Jogerst; and 1 sister Carol Wilbur.

Bruce is preceded by his parents, 1 brother: R. Dale (Edith) Jogerst, 1sister-in-law Loriane Jogerst, and 1 brother-in-law: Don Stich.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena, IL. with a visitation from 10:00 am until time of service.

Rev. Rick Bader will be officiating the service.

A private family burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com

A memorial has been established in his memory.