Bruce James Duncan
September 3, 1955 ~ March 21, 2019
Bruce James Duncan, 63, of Jefferson City, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019, at his residence.
He was born on September 3, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois to the late James Albert and Norma Virginia (Oyen) Duncan.
He was united in marriage on May 1, 2004 in Chicago to Rachel Ann Stiesmeyer, who resides at the home.
A 1973 graduate of Morgan Park High School in Chicago, he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois.
Bruce spent his career from 1978-2014 in the food service industry.
He ended his career as operating partner and regional vice-president for Noodles & Company and Jack in the Box.
He was a member of Concord Baptist Church and a faithful member of his Sunday School class where he received strength and comfort from many of his friends.
An avid traveler, he took great care in planning a detailed family vacation and he loved to ride his motorcycle on trips with his wife. He loved his two pets, Dina and Bob, sitting with his family on the back porch, and smoking cigars. He enjoyed dining in restaurants and loved planning and cooking holiday meals for his family.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Rachel Duncan, Jefferson City; two children, James Anthony Duncan, St. Louis; Emily Anne Duncan, St. Louis; and a sister, Lois Elaine Duncan (Rick White), Chicago.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Concord Baptist Church.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Concord Baptist Church with Pastor John Forsyth officiating.
Memorials are suggested to Concord Baptist Church, 3724 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on September 3, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois to the late James Albert and Norma Virginia (Oyen) Duncan.
He was united in marriage on May 1, 2004 in Chicago to Rachel Ann Stiesmeyer, who resides at the home.
A 1973 graduate of Morgan Park High School in Chicago, he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois.
Bruce spent his career from 1978-2014 in the food service industry.
He ended his career as operating partner and regional vice-president for Noodles & Company and Jack in the Box.
He was a member of Concord Baptist Church and a faithful member of his Sunday School class where he received strength and comfort from many of his friends.
An avid traveler, he took great care in planning a detailed family vacation and he loved to ride his motorcycle on trips with his wife. He loved his two pets, Dina and Bob, sitting with his family on the back porch, and smoking cigars. He enjoyed dining in restaurants and loved planning and cooking holiday meals for his family.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Rachel Duncan, Jefferson City; two children, James Anthony Duncan, St. Louis; Emily Anne Duncan, St. Louis; and a sister, Lois Elaine Duncan (Rick White), Chicago.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Concord Baptist Church.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Concord Baptist Church with Pastor John Forsyth officiating.
Memorials are suggested to Concord Baptist Church, 3724 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Thinking of your family during this difficult time. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with all of you. May the memories in your heart live on forever and help you heal in this time of sorrow. Love, Steven & Nicole Plamondon (Mazur)
Hi Jimmy, Really sorry to hear about your dad. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Stay strong. -Ross Molinaro
Rachel, Lois, Jimmy and Emily. I am praying for all of you in this time of sorrow. Your husband, brother and dad was a good man. I was glad I got to do business with Bruce because that is how I met and grew to know about each one of you personally. My deepest sympathy Sharon Duncan-Joyce
My deepest sympathies go out to the Duncan family. Please know you are in my prayers. Bruce was a true friend. You only get a few of those in a lifetime. I feel like I know you all because Bruce always shared his family. You all were everything to him. Love, Brian, Lannie, Jakob, Collin, Hunter, and Kennon Beecher
Erik Duncan so sorry for the loss of your Dad and your son’s Blake and Garrett’s Grandfather.
Hi Erik. I am a very old friend of your mom’s and knew your dad way back in the day when he lived in Illinois. It was a very long time ago, but I can still remember the day you were born. I just wanted to say I am very sorry for the loss of your father and to your children for losing their grandfather. My thoughts are with you and your family. With sympathy, Carol Crawford
Erik I am sorry for the loss of you Dad and to your sons for the loss of their Grandfather.
May God deliver Bruce and shower his son, Erik and grandsons, Blake and Garrett, with peace and grace. In Jesus name. Amen ߙ
I will always be grateful to Bruce for being part of my life. Thanks to our brief union we have a wonderful son Erik and two adorable grandsons Blake and Garrett. Bruce was so much fun. It’s difficult to believe that such a force of nature is no longer with us. If there’s a party in heaven, it just got way more interesting. He willdefinitely be missed.
Bruce and I played in band together all our years at Clissold Elementary School and again at Morgan Park High School. We were the only experienced musicians in the 9th grade band so we sat together and giggled about the sad playing newbies. I teased Bruce a lot about the ring around his mouth from his tuba. Every time I did that, he would let go with a big belt and blow away me and my little flute. We were great friends in childhood and then later when we connected on Facebook, our first words were, “Do you still play?” And yes, we both still did and we admired each other for sticking with it our whole lives. Our 8th grade class will so miss Bruce at our 50 year reunion in September. We will be remembering the wonderful guy he was. And we will be praying for all of you – his family and friends.
Rachel jimmy emily you are all in my prayers Bruce was a one of a kind man. I am very blessed that all of our lives crossed paths. Hugs an prayers
Dearest Rachel, Jimmy, Emily, Lois and extended Family, I’ll never forget, Rachel, when you walked in my office at Jack in the Box all those years ago and Bruce asked who you were and then said he was going to marry you one day – the rest is history! Byron and I love each of you so very much and know that Bruce and our time together will be greatly missed, always treasured and never forgotten. We have had so much fun with all of you over the years, and we are thankful for memories of Bruce that will keep his spirit alive. He loved each of you so very much, and he was the brother I never had, in addition to the most fun boss anyone could ask for, and one of Byron’s dearest friends. We are grateful for the time we got to spend with him the past three months. Jimmy and Emily, never forget that you were the apple of your daddy’s eye and he loved you more than life itself; Lois, no greater love between a brother and sister, ever; Sara, your tender loving care for your brother-in-law during his illness was simply remarkable; and Rachel, his soulmate and best friend whom he loved so very, very much. We are praying for all of you and ask that God hold you close as you learn to live life without our sweet Bruce. We love you, Robin and Byron
Dear Duncan Family, We send our deepest sympathy to all the Duncans! May you find peace and consolation in knowing that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and fall back on all the wonderful times together and the many happy memories. Sincerely, Tom and Mary Murphy (Friends of Jim, Norma, and Lois)
I knew Bruce a long time ago. I was there when he opened his first restaurant and patiently tried to teach me to hand toss a pizza..( I still can’t do it )!!! I was there when he married his first wife Nancy and I was there when he proudly passed out cigars to celebrate the birth of his first child…it was a Boy named Erik who grew up to be a successful restaurateur with a family of his own. For whatever reason their union did not last and they went their separate ways and Bruce and I lost touch. However, I will always remember his laid back, take charge good nature who always had a ready smile for whoever crossed his path. My deepest sympathy to all past and present family members. I’m very saddened to hear of your loss.
My Brucie Bruce. One of the kindest hearts I have ever known. I will miss his sweet voice always. “I love you honey” will for ever echo in my mind. It is true he wasn’t my real father but he never made me feel like a step daughter. I am praying for comfort and peace for the Duncan family.
I worked for Bruce in the Jack in the Box office and while we worked hard, we shared many laughs as well. He was a kind soul. My husband and I send our deepest sympathy for your loss. Someone so special will never be forgotten. Connie & Jim Montrey