Submitted by: Dan Rich

Bruce A. Montague

June 23, 1932 - Jan. 21, 2002

South Bend Tribune 2/3/2002

Bruce A. Montague, 69, of Lake Placid, Fla., passed away on Jan. 21, 2002, at a hospital in Florida.

Bruce was born on June 23, 1932, in Mishawaka, Ind., to George and Grace (Harrington) Montague, who have both preceded him in death. Bruce was married to the late Joan (Norton), who also preceded him in death in 1996.

He is survived by his companion, Diane Reiss of Lake Placid; his daughter, Michelle Smith and her husband, James of Mishawaka; his brother, George Montague of Edmonds, Wash.; a sister, Joan Caufman of Tucson, Ariz.; and by three grandchildren, Matthew, Jennifer and Julie Smith.

Bruce was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy, and was the owner of Porky's Tavern in Mishawaka for over 12 years. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge in South Bend, Eagles Lodge in Mishawaka, V.F.W. Post 360 in Mishawaka, and Club 15 in Mishawaka.

Friends may visit at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, in the Chapel Hill Funeral Home, with memorial services to follow at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, Ind. In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial donations to be made to the National Alzheimer's Association.