BRUCE E. IHRMAN age 74 of Crossville, TN passed away April 20, 2024. He was
born August 4, 1949 in Alexandria, VA, the son of Robert and Eleanor Thornton
Ihrman. Bruce was a graduate of T.C. Williams High School ('67) in Alexandria, VA
and received his BS in Psychology from the University of South Carolina. He also
served our country in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Campbell
in Kentucky and Fort Sam Houston in Texas. He retired as a operations manager
for several golf courses in Florida and moved to Cambridge, MD in 2006, where he
married Debbie on April 29, 2009. During his time in the Eastern Shore of
Maryland, he spent time teaching and also bartending at the Tidewater Inn and
Palm Beach Willies.
Bruce had a passion for life, which was evident in his many hobbies and talents.
He was an avid music lover, and his friends and family could often hear him
strumming his guitar and singing his favorite tunes. He loved being outside,
especially near water or golf courses. Bruce spent many years in Florida
maintaining golf courses and working at the PGA National Resort, which
contributed to his love of the sport. His surfing stories, lifeguarding tales, and
attempts at paddle boarding always made everyone smile. He was extremely
athletic, participating in many marathons for decades, notably the Boston
Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon, and others around the country, for which he
was especially proud. Later in life, Bruce enjoyed the hiking trails around
Cumberland County, traveling to Europe and Mexico, and cooking at home. He
was best known for his fortitude, strong work ethic, yet easy going attitude.
Mostly and above all, Bruce was a family man. He loved his wife, his daughter,
and his grandsons tremendously.
He is survived by his wife Deborah Ihrman of Crossville, TN, daughter Elle and
grandchildren Jaxin and Kacin of Guymon, OK, stepdaughter Katherine Creecy of
Nashville, TN, brother Kent and his wife Vicky of Norfolk, VA, sister Anne Stewart
of Seattle, WA, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his older brother, Robert T. Ihrman.
In accordance with Bruce's wishes, no services are planned at this time. A
memorial will be held at a later date. In remembrance of Bruce, please donate to
the charity of your choice.