Farming was his passion, and he became owner/operator (along with his wife Ethel for 62 years) of a large dairy farm and cash grain operation, which he was still managing at his death. He milked Holstein cows for almost 50 years and received awards for milk production including the Excellent Quality Award for 3 years and Dairyman of the Year. He was  a lifetime member of the State and National Holstein Friesian Association of America.  He was elected to the board of directors of the Central Indiana Dairyman CO-OP.  After merging with the Associated Milk Producers Inc (AMPI), he became a delegate and resolution director for several years.  He obtained a private pilot license through Bakalar Air Field, enjoying frequent flights around the area with family and longer trips to farming events.

Bruce is survived by six children Jan Watson, of Lafayette, Don (Barb) Sigman, of Hope, Arlene (Bryan) Dailey, of Columbus, Shirley (John) Wiseman, of Hope, Roxann (Tim) Loyd, of Columbus, and John (Jill) Sigman of Germantown Hills, IL; 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; two brothers Vernon (Pat) Sigman, of Trafalgar, Keith (Mary) Sigman, of Shelbyville, and a sister Lorean Baxter, of Mooresville.