Obituary of Bruce Douglas Bissmeyer

<b>Lexington, Kentucky</b> Bruce Douglas Bissmeyer, 63, husband of Jackie Runk Bissmeyer, passed away peacefully on May 7th, surrounded by his wife and children, due to complications from a brief battle with lung cancer. He was the son of Patricia Katz Bissmeyer and the late O.E. Bissmeyer, and the brother of Caron (Steve) Gastineau and the late Brete Bissmeyer. Born in Louisville, KY, he was a retired educator who dedicated his life to helping others, including the many students and teachers he worked with on his journey. He was a proud TKE fraternity brother, a music aficionado and a passionate sports fan who loved to cheer on his Reds, Bengals, and of course, the 'Cats. He was a cherished father to Melynda Bissmeyer and Jonathan (Hannah) Bissmeyer and grandfather ("Pappy") to Benjamin Gregory and Isaac Daniel Bissmeyer. He is survived by loving nieces and nephews, in-laws and life-long friends. <b>Funeral Information</b> A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, May 11, with a visitation beginning at 4 pm and a service following at 7 pm at Clark Legacy Center, 601 E. Brannon Road, Nicholasville, KY.