Bruce C. Smith, 69, of Dyer, IN passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Roseanne; children, Ken Smith, Bernie (Sunny) Smith and Scott (Stephanie) Smith; grandchildren, Luke, Kevin, Drew, Isabella, Sophia, Abby, Elliott; sister, Diane Ward; brother, Dave (Sharon) Smith; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard C. Smith and brother, Cliff C. Smith. Visitation will be on Sunday, July 17, 2016 from 2:00-6:00 pm at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. and on Monday from 9:30 -10:00 am at the church. A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Monday, July 18, 2016 at 10:00 am at Holy Trinity Croatian Church 4754 Carey St, East Chicago, IN. Interment will be at St. Joseph – St. John Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Bruce was a loving father. He served with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 6448 in Dyer, IN.