Glen Bruce Drury, age 60, of O'Fallon, Ill., born June 12, 1953 in Japan, to Robert and Nancy, nee West, Drury, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at his home with his family at his side.

Bruce came to O'Fallon as a teenager when his dad was assigned to Scott AFB. Bruce first noticed Becky in high school Math class, and she soon invited him to the Sadie Hawkins dance. Thus began a beautiful relationship that spanned over forty years. Their commitment to each other will serve as a lasting example to their children. Bruce was a devoted dad, coaching all their sports teams, teaching by his example how to be hardworking, caring, honest, independent, strong willed, funny and loving.

After serving three years in the US Army, Bruce attended SIUE, earning his degree in Government. He began his employment with the US Postal Service in 1980, as Program Manager, Business Systems Solutions, at the St. Louis Solutions Center , where he was well-respected among his work peers.

Bruce was committed to serving his community; he was past member of District 203 School Board, served on the O'Fallon Parks Board, and supported the initiatives of the OTHS Endowment Fund. As a parent, Bruce was active in O'Fallon Boosters for many years, enriching the lives of O'Fallon kids.

"Bruce the Goose" was a dependable, unselfish friend, and always willing to put the needs of others before his own. His love for his wife, his dedication to his children, and his legacy as "Papa Bruce" to his grandchildren will be cherished and long-remembered.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents and brother Randall Drury.

Surviving are his wife, Rebecca, nee Schwarz, Drury, whom he married December 9, 1977 in O'Fallon; his children Christopher (Julie) Drury of Columbia, Mo., Nicole (Matt) Walker of Houston, Tex., and Timothy (Kerri) Drury of Belleville., Ill.,; his much-loved grandchildren Benjamin, Kyan, Emerson, plus one on the way; his dear brother Michael (Cindy) Drury of O'Fallon, his former sister-in-law Carla (Jim) Howard of O'Fallon, several nieces and nephews, and many extended family members and friends.

In honor of Mr. Drury's life, memorial donations may be made to Siteman Cancer Center or O'Fallon Township High School Endowment Fund.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4:00 – 8:00 pm, Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O'Fallon.

Friends may also call after 10:00 am, Monday, at Christ Church, Fairview Heights, Ill.

Funeral : 11:00 am, Monday, December 2, 2013 at Christ Church, Fairview Heights, Illinois, with Rev. Troy Benton officiating. Private burial will be at O'Fallon City Cemetery.