Bruce Edward Filsell

Bruce Edward Filsell, 72, of Versailles passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 at his home. He was born in Toronto, Canada on July 1, 1942 the son of Albert and Marjory Powell Filsell. Bruce became a citizen of the United States on September 17, 1965. He was married to Lauragene Cutter on September 22, 1984 and she survives. Other survivors include two daughters Laura (Paul) Freese of Batesville, and Laurene Wittmer of North Vernon; two grandsons Justin Wittmer and Levi Freese; two step-grandsons Eric Freese and Kyle Freese; one brother Edwin Filsell of North Carolina; one sister Eileen Hobbs of Delaware. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Filsell was a millwright and had been employed with US Borax in California and was also a UAW electrician and had been employed with INTAT in Rushville. He served with the US Air Force from 1960 to 1968 as an airplane mechanic with the 6510 Air Base Group. He received the Air Force Good Conduct Medal. Bruce was a member of the Versailles Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 26 at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Burcham officiating. Burial will follow at a later date. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Memorials may be given to the Versailles American Legion in care of the funeral home.