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Bruce Delong Lessig
1947 2024

Bruce Delong Lessig

September 7, 1947 — February 29, 2024

Bruce Delong Lessig, age 76 passed away February 29, 2024 in Casper, Wyoming. He was born in Pennsylvania on September 7, 1947 to Heber Delong and Blanche "Bonnie" (Brousseau) Lessig.

Bruce grew up in Lisbon, Ohio where he graduated from high school. Enlisting in the U. S. Army, he was a member of the 9th Infantry, and in the elite LRRP (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol) in Vietnam from 1968-1969. He was decorated with the Bronze star for bravery. After his honorable discharge from the military, he attended the University of Ohio and received a degree in Geology.

Bruce's employment included Tennessee Valley Authority, as a Uranium Geologist for Teton Exploration, and as a Coal Mine Inspector/Geologist for the Bureau of Land Management. He also worked on BLM fire fighting crews.

Bruce was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and the Wyoming wide open spaces. He also was active with the Caving Club, the Civil Air Patrol, and the Experimental Air Craft Association in the Casper area. Bruce was a private pilot and flew his plane from the U. S. West Coast to islands in the Caribbean. In moving to Casper, he met and married Roberta (Bobbi) Rinegar on November 29th,1985.

Bruce is survived by his wife of 39 years, Bobbi, and several nieces and nephews. He had a circle of very close friends, that included other Vietnam veterans of Wyoming. He was preceded in death by his parents and his only sister Judith Anne, and of course, his faithful furry friends Jake and Riley.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Newcomer Funeral Home in Casper, Wyoming. He will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery in Upton, Wyoming.
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