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Bruce Deon Lessen

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[May 28, 2024]  CLINTON — Bruce Deon Lessen, 66, of Clinton, IL, passed away on Sunday (05-19-2024) at Springfield Memorial Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Service: A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Funeral home: Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home, Decatur

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Bruce Deon Lessen, 66, of Clinton, IL, passed away on Sunday (05-19-2024) at Springfield Memorial Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Bruce was born on May 6, 1958, in Lincoln, IL, the son of Galen Eugene Lessen and Betty Jean (Manus) Lessen.

Bruce was a huge NASCAR fan. He was a mechanic who loved working on cars and loved racing cars on a dirt track. Bruce also loved Harley Davidson motorcycles. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his children: Shelly Barbee of Decatur, IL; Amanda Smith of Spring Hill, FL; Amber Lessen of Atlanta, IL; Cassie Lessen of Flanagan, IL; Andrew Lessen and wife Brie of Sheridan, IL; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; mother: Betty Jean Lessen of Lincoln, IL; brothers: Doug Lessen and wife Wanda of Beason, IL; Dana Lessen of Bloomington, IL; Gordon Lessen of Lincoln, IL; Brett Lessen and wife Ronda of Clinton, IL; David Lessen and wife Audra of Armington, IL; sister: Gayelynne Mix-Archione and husband Kin of Marion, IL; and many nieces and nephews.

Bruce was preceded in death by his father and one son Bruce Lessen II.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family in care of Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Homes at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.

 

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