Bruce Wayne Fincher

Bruce Wayne Fincher departed this life Thursday, September 16, 2010, at his home in Camden County, Missouri, just outside Osage Beach. Bruce was born August 26, 1954 in Crocker, Missouri. He was the son of Junior Dale and Alice Marie (Richards) Fincher. Bruce grew up in the Pulaski County area, where he was a 1972 graduate of Waynesville High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Columbia College. Bruce was a hardworking man and served his community for many years. From April 1974 to April 2000, Bruce served as Municipal Judge of the City of St. Robert. During that same time he served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Missouri Association of Municipal Judges and Court Clerks. From August 1991 to May 1996, Bruce worked as business manager at Fairgrounds Chevrolet in Rolla, Missouri. Bruce then became a business owner from May 1996 to July 2003. He owned Fincher Motor Company, Express Auto Transport and Fincher Bros. Investment. After leaving his businesses to relocate in Osage Beach, Missouri, Bruce began working as a business manager for Surdyke Yamaha and Marina and stayed there until October 2004. From January 2005 to September 2006, Bruce worked in sales for Kruger Vending Services out of Sullivan, Missouri. He became a business owner again in January 2005 when he started Bruce Fincher Bail Bonds as a licensed general bail bonds agent and was still active with the business until his health did not permit him to do so. Bruce shared many wonderful years and memories with Bette Ann Lipscomb and they were united in marriage in Camden County in 2009. In his spare time, Bruce enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was out on the golf course or just taking a ride on his motorcycle. He also liked to read. Most importantly, he treasured those times spent with his family and friends, especially the grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved him. Bruce leaves to cherish his memory his wife: Bette; seven children: Shannon Pierce (Dallas) of Rolla, Sonja Fritts of Camdenton, Sherman Mathis of Doolittle, Shauna Kerperin (Paul) of Jefferson City, Kriston Beeman of Camdenton, Genny Barlund (Michael) of Lebanon and Melissa DeVries of Osage Beach; four siblings: Dorothy Gilstrap of Crocker, Ronald and Jack Fincher both of St. Robert and Kenneth Fincher of San Diego, California; 11 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents: Junior Dale and Alice Marie Fincher and one brother: Robert Leroy Indermuehle. Graveside services were held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 22, 2010 in the Sunset Memorial Estates Cemetery with Rev. Christopher Hendrix, Sr. officiating. Serving as escorts were Kenneth Fincher, Dallas Pierce, Charles Conley, Rick Brown, Mike Pierce, Cameron Pierce, Matthew Voigt and Junior Pierce. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bruce Fincher and may be left at the funeral home.

Bruce Wayne Fincher

August 26, 1954 - September 16, 2010