Bruce Dean Kittelmann, 59, of Alliance, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at his home. Bruce was born October 15, 1960 to Paul F. and Mildred P. (Schrader) Kittelmann. Bruce was the third of 4 boys who grew up on a ranch northeast of Alliance that was homesteaded by the Kittelmann family. The property included Box Butte Hill for which the county bears the name.
In 1980 Bruce met and fell in love with Lisa Sanchez, whom he married and spent the remainder of his life with. Having no children of their own, Bruce and Lisa mercilessly spoiled their nieces and nephews, many of which lived with them at various times. Everyone knew their door was always open.
Bruce was known for his love of Mopars. His babies were his cars. He had a large collection of die cast cars but his most valued possessions were his Challenger that he bought new in 2009 and his 1971 Superbee, which he was in the process of restoring. Bruce was known as a long haired country boy who drove fast cars, drank beer and was always up for a road trip. He always had a smile on his face and could make “even a square have a ball.” Some of his favorite things to do were pile people in his truck and climb Box Butte or go prairie dog hunting while listening to Jan and Dean, The Beach Boys or John Fogerty. Bruce was the epitome of a good ole boy and his memory will live on in the hearts of all who were lucky enough to know him.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Kittelmann of Alliance; his children, Angelo Kittelmann of Alliance, Crystal Sanchez of Alliance and Jessica Sanchez of Grand Island; and 3 grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Mildred Kittelmann of Mitchell; his brothers, Randy (Julie) Kittelmann of North Platte and Monte (Andra) Kittelmann of Alliance; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Yvonne (Mark) Robertson of Alliance, Maria Nelle of Fort Dodge, IA and Mary (Dave) Bogner of Alliance; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Art (Priscila) Sanchez of Los Angeles, CA, Joe (Angie) Sanchez of Sacramento, CA, and Manuel (Tina) Sanchez of Alliance; and special “brother” to the family, Victor (Echo) Sanchez of Alliance; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his father, and his brother, Brad Kittelmann.
Visitation will be held at the Bates-Gould Chapel on Saturday, April 11, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be given in care of the family at, 718 W. 2nd Street, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com. Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.