Bruce R. Belscamper

Bruce R. Belscamper, age 70, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on January 24, 1956, in Lancaster, the son of Robert and Virginia Belscamper. Bruce graduated from Lancaster High School in 1974. On June 4, 1977, he was united in marriage to Debra Koeller at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. Following their marriage, Bruce and Debra made their home on the Belscamper family farm, where Bruce continued the family farming tradition. He proudly passed his love of farming on to his children, who continue to carry on the Belscamper family farming legacy. Bruce had a deep love for farming and enjoyed fishing and hunting. A skilled handyman, Bruce was talented at building and fixing just about anything. He was known for his strong work ethic and unwavering dedication to farming, working through all kinds of weather and never letting the elements keep him from the fields. Above all, Bruce cherished time spent with his family, especially his beloved grandchildren, who brought him great joy.

Survivors include his loving wife, Debra; their children: Brian (Amy), Jenny (David), and Brett (Megan); grandchildren: Brenin (Abby), Reese (Nolan), Riley, Bromley, Tyler, Tessa and Traci; great-grandson, Bennett; his sister, Vicki Hoffman; his mother-in-law, Eileen Koeller; in-laws: Rick (Roni), Randy “Zippy” (Ellen) Koeller, Donna (John) Fishnick, and Rod (Sue) Koeller; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents Robert and Virginia, Bruce was preceded in death by his sister, Becky; brother-in-law, John Hoffman; father-in-law, Roger Koeller; and an aunt, Geraldine Croft.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Kramer-Grau Funeral Homes & Crematory in Lancaster with Pastor Mark Hoehne officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends may visit on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. Noon until 3:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Bruce R. Beslcamper Memorial Fund has been established.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Fennimore EMS, all first responders, and the staff at Grant Regional Health Center for their care and assistance.