Bruce Owen Gattshall, 57, of rural Van Wert, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Ohio Health Van Wert. He was born in Paulding, Ohio, on July 21, 1967, a son of Glenn Owen and Mary Jean (Painter) Gattshall both of whom are deceased. He is married to Terry S. Hutchison who survives. 

He is survived by his children; Danielle (Miguel) Drewery, Patrick (Michelle) Gorman, and Meghan Gorman. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Gabrielle Perkins, Melody Gorman, and Scarlett Drewery, a sister, Lisa (Rick) Cashel, and 2 Sisters-in-law, Cheryl Winberg, and Kay (Ted) Rosswurm. Also surviving him is Gracie, the dog he loved. 

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter, Quinley Drewery, and his Father and Mother-in-law, Don and Ireta Hutchison. He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Nathan Rosswurm, and a great-niece, Jaisa Young. 

Bruce owned Gattshall Trucking and Excavation, the business to which he gave his full-time devotion. 

For those wishing to pay their respects, the family will receive them at Brickner Funeral Home on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm when a funeral service will begin. Interment at Van Wert Woodland Cemetery will follow the service. 

Preferred memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.  Condolences may be left on our website: www.bricknerfuneralhome.com or emailed to: bricknerfuneralhome@yahoo.com