Bruce A. Orlin, age 77 of Fort Meyers, FL and Hayward, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 with his wife Sue by his side.

Born on June, 12, 1939, he was the son of the late Alexander and Thelma Orlin. He graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School.

He worked as a skilled brick and stone mason. His passions included hunting, fishing, Labrador Retrievers and music. Bruce was a very talented string bass and tuba musician, playing in numerous bands and orchestras throughout his lifetime.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Susan; his children, Brenda (Jim) Lois, Krissy (Lex) Molinaro, Cheryl Thompson and Brian (Libby) Henning; his seven grandchildren, Alex, Alyssa, Braxton, Dexter, Tyler, Logan and Jordyn; his great granddaughter, Alayah and his special niece, Lisa Paz.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Carly; his sister, Jean and his mother in law, Katherine.