Bruce Spaulding

Bruce W. Spaulding, age 57, of Black Creek lost his three and a half year battle with cancer on Friday, March 21, 2014 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born May 25, 1956 to the late Lester and Carol (Lieske) Spaulding.
Bruce was united in marriage to Beverly Nelson on May 25, 2012 in Appleton.
He worked for Miron Construction most of his life until retiring in 2011.
Bruce was an avid Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Racing fan. Driving his Corvette was one of his favorite things to do. He was a cat lover for many years as he enjoyed their companionship. Bruce was also fond of his canine friend, Buttons. He took great pride in his flower and vegetable gardens, always making sure there was plenty to go around.
Bruce had a special place in his heart for the grandchildren. One of the last things he was able to do was to build a dollhouse for his granddaughter.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly; son, Christopher (special friend Brandi), Pulaski; daughter, Kimberly (special friend Cody) Spaulding, Neenah; step-son, Michael (special friend Sarah) Rihm, Black Creek; step-daughter, Jennifer (Jeremy) VanDinter, Menasha; grandchildren: Payton, Arianna, Adalynn, and expected baby boy; brothers: Carl Spaulding, Idaho; and Jay (Dawn) Spaulding, Clintonville; and his nephew Zachary. Further survived by aunts, uncles, in-laws, other relatives, and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Brian; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harvey and Jeannine Nelson.
Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 4 pm until the funeral service at 7 pm with Pastor Mark Schwinn officiating. Burial will take place in spring.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
The family would like to send a special thanks to Dr. Yao, Alicia Schumacher, all of the nurses and staff at Martha Siekman Cancer Center for the wonderful care given to Bruce. Thank you to Robin and ThedaCare Hospice staff for your help with allowing Bruce to stay at home until his final day.