Bruce Wayne Tarter of Goshen, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2022 at the age of 80. Born on August 19, 1941 in Russell Springs, KY. Beloved husband of Carol Ann (nee Ellsberry) Tarter. Loving father of Debbie (Gary) Retherford, Rachel (David) Petrovic, Todd Barker, Tana Fezatte, Theresa Stacey and Troy Barker. Caring grandfather of Holly, Jerrod, Amanda, Alysha, Seth, Jaron, Beth, Spencer, Cole, Scout, Skyler, Vanessa and DJ. Proud great-grandfather of Cahlia, Brooks, Ava, Jaxon, Josie and Jace. Dear brother of the late Michael Tarter. Brother-in-law of Roy (Christina) Ellsberry, Joye (Charlie) Schleutker and June (Jack) Dillon. Cherished son of the late Arlie E. and Laura Jane (nee Jasper) Tarter. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and many dear friends. Bruce graduated from Goshen High School in 1959. Bruce proudly served in the United States Army. Bruce was a man of intregrity and generosity and excelled in everything that he did. He accepted Jesus as his Savior at a Billy Graham Crusade. He was a faithful Christian and involved as an active member of Goshen United Methodist Church. While in Florida during winter months he attended the First Baptist of Estero. Bruce retired from UPS after 33 years of being center manager. He turned down several promotions to be district manager so he wouldn't have to leave his community home. He was the Clermont County All-Star in basketball and enjoyed shooting hoops at our family gatherings with the kids and adults. His favorite sport was golfing and he was so proud when he shot a hole-in-one at Sharon Woods Golf Course. Bruce enjoyed attending the grandchildren sporting events. He was a devoted family man and loved his community Goshen where he grew up. He was a member of the Goshen Township Citizen's Police Academy, in the first class of 2010. Bruce was a supporter of fire department levies, police department levies and helped campaign for trustrees. He looked forward to spending the winters in Florida with Carol where he enjoyed playing golf with his golfing buddies. Bruce was a man of few words, but when he spoke everybody listened. Friends will be received from 5 PM to 7 PM on Monday, February 14 at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 1668 St. Rt. 28, Goshen. Services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, February 15 at Goshen United Methodist Church, 6710 Goshen Rd., Goshen, OH. Interment, Goshen Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Bruce Tarter to Goshen United Methodist Church, 6710 Goshen Rd., Goshen, Ohio 45122. Pastor Elizabeth Reed and Pastor Bill Bowdle will be the minister's for the services for Bruce.