Bruce L. Rhude of Middletown, OH was born April 27, 1938 to Lewis and Bertha (nee Jordan) Rhude and passed away May 20, 2020 at the age of 82.  He retired from High Voltage Maintenance, was a member of IBEW and loved to watch the Cincinnati Reds. He is survived by his children, Deanna (Tony) Wagers, Linda (Dennis) Workman, Tina (Michael) Sabo and Bryan Rhude; Grandchildren, Nicole Bales, Kristina Shoemaker, Derek Wallace, Devon Wallace and Heather Jones; great grandchildren, Noah Wallace, Kendall Wallace, Addisyn Wallace, Parker Wallace, Peyton Wallace, Porter Wallace, Riley Jones, Colton Jones, Silas Shoemaker and Daric Overbee.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Melva Jean (nee Docter) Rhude, whom he married, August 10, 1957; and a grandson, Jason Bales. Private services will be held, and burial at the Blanchester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.