Bruce F. Churchill, 78, of Swanton, Nebraska passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018. He was born February 3, 1939 in McCool Junction to Harry and Reah McArtor Churchill. Bruce was united in marriage to Janice L. Swanson on June 4, 1960. To this union three children were born, Russell (Jayne) Churchill, David (Gail) Churchill and Carmen (Nate) Hinman. He was blessed with four grandchildren, Timothy Tompkins, Bailey Tompkins, Taryn Hinman, and Wylee Hinman. Bruce joined the Army National Guard at a young age where he served approximately ten years while working at VanSickle Glass in Lincoln, Nebraska. Bruce and Janice moved from Lincoln to Swanton where Bruce was always proud to call home. He helped Janice's father farm and also worked at the Swanton Coop. After farming for several years, Bruce began employment at Farmland Foods, Inc. where he retired after 22 years. Bruce volunteered for the Swanton Fire Department and was a member of the Swanton American Legion. He loved to trap shoot, bowl, hunt, play cards, help Janice with wood crafts, and travel with his family whom he loved the most. Bruce was a diehard Nebraska football fan and with this love he inspired all his children and grandchildren to follow suit. He enjoyed socializing with everyone and was a friend to many near and far. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and his sister, Carol Wilson. Bruce is survived by the love of his life, Janice Churchill, his children, grandchildren, and two sisters, Sharon (Burdette) Jones and Lynn (Carl) Buchanan, brother in-law, Charlie Wilson, and nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Kuncl Funeral Home in Wilber, Nebraska. Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a celebration of life at the Swanton Auditorium following the service. Come as you are. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in care of the family for future designation.