Born November 8, 1946, in Butler, PA, Bruce was the son of the late John J. and Grace Eleanor Burkholder Berdy.

Bruce was a graduate of Butler High and Butler Community College majoring in architectural design. His career with various companies involved designing industrial, municipal and medical facilities. Later Bruce accepted employment with the Butler V.A. Medical Center as a Project Engineer where he retired in June of 2009

Bruce served his country proudly in the U.S. Army as a decorated and wounded Viet Nam and Southeast Asia veteran receiving the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Local Butler American Legion.

He is survived by two Brothers, J. Stephen Berdy and wife Lilene of Newark, NY, James E. Berdy and wife Deidre of Sevierville, TN, a nephew L. Stephen Berdy and wife Candie, great niece Miranda, great nephew Aidan of Victor, NY and niece Lanalee Buziak and husband Jeff of Fredericksburg, VA. Also longtime close friends Kiyoko Riott and Christopher Savage both of Butler.

Bruce loved classic and muscle cars displaying his vehicle in many local events along with his love for the history of the American railroad system. He was an avid collector of model cars and trains along with mementos of the Viet Nam era.

Anyone who's path crossed his life would find his humor and compassion enriching their life as well. He always left them laughing.

Services will be held at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc. on Saturday, May 1, 2010 with visitation from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and a service at 4 p.m. with cousin Rev. Larry Burkholder of Faith Independent Baptist Church of Frostburg, MD. Burial will be held at Arlington National Cemetery Washington, D.C.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship, 138 East Jefferson Street, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001.