Bruce Austin Green, 74, died on September 19, 2023, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born April 18, 1949, in Hugo, Oklahoma, to Fred and Geneva (Carpenter) Green.
Bruce was a graduate of Nickerson High School in 1967. He was a truck driver and a union member of Teamsters Local #41. Bruce drove for Dillons and Yellow Freight for many years. In retirement he worked for the State testing for CDL Licenses. He was also a member of the American Truck Historical Society and Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.
On September 1, 2007, Bruce married Madaline Rose Burns in Hutchinson. They shared 16 years together.
He is survived by: wife, Madaline Green, Hutchinson; sons, Timothy Green, Wichita, Christian Green, Gurnee, Illinois, Troy Parks, Goddard; daughter, Carol Graham, Hutchinson; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Bruce was preceded in death by: his parents; a brother Michael Green and sister Geneva Annell Reece.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Truck Historical Society, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
