WOOSTER – Tom Bruch died  July 9, 2018, in the comfort and beauty of his home with the love  of his family and under the care of Ohio’s LifeCare Hospice
   Thomas O. Bruch was born November 21, 1926 to Edward P. and Helen Osborne Bruch in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from University School, and had enlisted in the Air Force prior to high school graduation, serving in British Guyana until his discharge as a corporal in 1948.   Soon thereafter he met, fell in love with, and married Elisabeth Libby Swiler on February 4, 1950.
   Seven years later Tom, Libby and 4 young children, Deborah, Ginna, Toby, and Rusty moved to a dairy farm in rural Wayne County. Tom knew nothing about farming, but loved the idea of it, having read Louis Bromfield’s books.
Moving to the farm was the best thing that happened to all of us! his children agree. We had a wonderful childhood  horses, pigs, lambs, 4-H, Scouts. Tom was immersed in it all, and farmed for 13 years. The farm had been named Quailcrest Farm because of seeing quail in the fields, and in 1975, following a dream of Libby’s, Quailcrest Farm as is known today was established with Tom’s full support. Tom was always visible, welcoming and enthusiastic at all events.
Over many years, Tom gave of himself to the greater Wooster community as well as his family.   He joined First Presbyterian Church serving on numerous committees.   He was in Rotary, Century Club, and elected to Wooster City School Board. He was a founding member of Downtown Rebounders cheering on the College of Wooster Scots Basketball Team.       He had time for hobbies and interests  including woodworking, stained glass and golf as well as extensive travel.  Tom and Libby,  and then Tom and Lois, were  enthusiastic fans and supporters of Ohio Light Opera.
  For 21 years Tom served on the Board of Governors of the Wooster Community Hospital.   Of all his altruistic services,  his dedication to the hospital’s  Facilities Committee gave him  his greatest sense of satisfaction.
The death of Libby, after exactly 60 years of marriage, was a great sadness.   Tom was more than fortunate to have a second  love and companion for the rest  of his life, long-time friend Lois Ann Taylor whom he married in August 2011.
  Tom’s survivors include  his wife Lois, and  children Deborah (Mark) Robinson, Ginna (Dana) Phillips, Thomas (Joan) Bruch, and Russell (Cora) Bruch all of Wooster..     He is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Tommy (Casey) Bruch and Bronson and Brecken; Megan Wright and Halle, Blake, and Lillie; Kyle Phillips and Evan;  Claire, Joseph, and Meredith Bruch; Chris and Dallas Robinson; Lois’s children  Letitia (David) Rhodes, Mark (Tina Addison) Taylor, Leslie (Kelly) Marcum and their families;  and by his  sister, Polly White of Waite Hill, Ohio.   Tom is also survived by friends, too many to name or count.
  Memorial services will be  11:00 a.m. Saturday July 14  at First Presbyterian Church, 621 College Avenue, Wooster.   A  lunch reception will follow in  Bruch Hall at which time friends may greet the family.
Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, or Ohio’s LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Road, Wooster, OH 44691 or Wooster Community Hospital Foundation, 1761 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691 Attn: Angela Rincon.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
 

Memorial Contributions
Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, or Ohio’s LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Road, Wooster, OH 44691 or Wooster Community Hospital Foundation, 1761 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691 Attn: Angela Rincon.

Service
Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 621 College Ave., Wooster

Visitation
Family will receive friends following service