Bruce Adair Wylie
July 2, 1952 ~ August 25, 2025
Born in:
Washington, Missouri
Resided in:
Jefferson City, Missouri
Bruce Adair Wylie, 73, of Jefferson City, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at Caring Hearts and Hands Hospice in Columbia.
He was born July 2, 1952, in Washington, Missouri, the son of John E. and Agnes (Schultz) Wylie.
A 1970 graduate of Jefferson City High School, Bruce received a Bachelor of Science in Forestry in 1974 and a master’s in business administration in 1976 from the University of Missouri.
He was united in marriage on December 30, 1983, at the Jewell Box in St. Louis to Cathy Lynne Ficken who survives at the home.
Bruce was the President and CEO for The American Council of Engineering Companies of Missouri for thirty-five years and Executive Director of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers.
He was a member, deacon, and adult Sunday School teacher at First Presbyterian Church; President of the National Association of Consulting Engineer Council Executives; Transportation committee member, Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce; board chair of the Missourians for Transportation Investment; and member of The Missouri Prairie Foundation.
Bruce loved to exercise and enjoy outside activities including handball, racquetball, hiking, and gardening. He treasured many trips with his family and friends, especially to the Caribbean, the Rhine River Cruise and Alaskan Cruise. He was a St. Louis Cardinal and University of Missouri Tiger fan. He deeply loved his family and being a grandpa to Kenzo and his dog, Daisy.
Survivors include his wife of forty-one years, Cathy; two children, Shannon (Hosei) Maruyama, St. Louis; and Mitch Wylie, St. Charles; one grandson, Kenzo Maruyama; and four brothers, Paul (Sherry) Allegan, Michigan; Mark (Jeanne) Wylie, Orlando, Florida; Glenn (Jeanette) Wylie, Vacaville, California; and David (Lisa) Wylie, Oro Valley, Arizonia.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be 9:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Woody Berry and Rev. Rudy Beard officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Caring Hearts and Hands Hospice, 1307 W. Broadway, Columbia, Missouri 65201.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com
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Visitation: Saturday, September 6, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
First Presbyterian Church
324 Madison Street
Jefferson City , Missouri 65101
Funeral Service: Saturday, September 6, 2025 11:00 am
First Presbyterian Church
324 Madison Street
Jefferson City , Missouri 65101
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Bruce kept us coming together long after many if us had “run out of parts” by organizing 1x per month Friday “Old Geezer Handball Coffee”
We will all miss Bruce’s smile, humor, aggressive , spirit and spirited presence.
Kerry Bramon
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We appreciated his many years of leadership at the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers. He had the perfect disposition for herding such opinionated folks. He is missed.
So sad to hear this news. Bruce was a consummate professional in our world of Engineering Council Executives. Always upbeat and friendly, working to make things better. Condolences to his family. RIP, Bruce
Met Bruce when his was first hired with Bob Crabtree and Dave Lillard. We have fun with him and Cathy on the Cecmo trips. Our thoughts are with Cathy and the entire family. Doug and Sue Waltemath
Bruce was a good man and a great advocate for the engineering community. Bruce treated everyone with respect, cared deeply about his family and his community and made everyone he encountered feel special. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Bruce for over 30 years and I am thankful for our time together. My condolences to Cathy and all of Bruce’s adoring family.
Cathy,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing. Please accept Penny and my heartfelt condolences.
I had the privilege of working with Bruce throughout his entire 35-year tenure as Chief Executive of ACEC Missouri. He was not only a true gentleman but also an incredibly effective advocate for engineering and the interests of his member firms. His leadership, integrity, and tireless commitment left a lasting impact on our profession.
Over the years, we shared many meaningful experiences—board meetings, conferences, congressional visits in Jefferson City and Washington, and especially travels to Branson and the Caribbean. I will always carry warm memories of those times together.
May his memory be a blessing to your family, and may you find comfort in knowing how deeply respected and admired Bruce was by all who had the honor of working with him.
With sympathy,
Marc Alper
With sympathy to Cathy and family. I was shocked to read of Bruce’s passing. He seemed to always be smiling and was so welcoming to our family through our MSPE conventions. Those conventions were generally our vacations and I so enjoyed our times together as well as our kids getting to enjoy spending time together. Rest in peace Bruce. Cathy and family my heart and prayers are with you. Linda Meyers