Bruce Wayne Schunk

August 13, 1950 - March 18, 2020

Bruce Wayne Schunk died peacefully in Toms River on March 18, 2020 at the age of 69. Bruce is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Diane, his daughter Jessica Fradella and her husband Charles of Bayville, his son Christopher Commander and his wife Tracey of Greenfield, IN, and his grandchildren Michelle, Nicholas, and Brandon. He is also survived by his brother Barry of Wyoming. Bruce was born in Lakewood, NJ on August 13, 1950 to Robert and Lorraine Schunk. He graduated Toms River High School in 1968 and joined the Air Force in 1969. He was stationed at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base where he was an aircraft mechanic crew chief on the T-33 and A-7 Corsair jets and rose to the rank of Sergeant. He was also stationed in Korat, Thailand during the Vietnam War as part of the 354th Combat Support Group. Bruce worked as a warehouse manager for J. Knipper and Company for over 30 years. He enjoyed watching car races, riding his 1985 Harley Low Rider, driving his 1955 Chevy BelAir and his 1997 Jeep Wrangler. He and his wife Diane loved taking cruises to the Caribbean and spending time with their grandchildren. Bruce will be remembered for his great sense of humor and his knack for quick thinking. He had an answer for everything, whether it was right or not. He could draw Rat Fink and talk like Donald Duck, much to his daughter’s amusement. He made friends with every animal he met. Bruce was even-tempered, generous, and soft spoken. He will be missed immensely. Visitation will be held Saturday March 21st between 2 and 5 pm at the Carmona Bolen Funeral Home of Toms River. Due to recent world events and the executive order given by our Governor, Carmona-Bolen will be asking that attendance be limited to 50 people or less. The immediate family and Funeral Home are strongly requesting that if you or anyone you have been in contact with has recently fallen ill to stay home. Flowers can be sent to the Funeral Home for visitation hours and condolences can be left on our website for the family to see.