Bruce H. Colling

Bruce H. Colling, 98, of Riverside, died on May 2, 2017. 

Born on Jan. 20, 1919, Mr. Colling served in the U.S. Army during World War II, helping build the Alaskan Highway. After the war he was the owner of Journal Films and Altschul Group, which made educational and industrial films. 

Mr. Colling was a lay minister and taught religious education at St. Mary Parish in Riverside for more than 24 years and was a former member of the Mission Club.

He is survived by his son, James, and was preceded in death by his wife, Leatrice B. Colling (nee Babka). 

A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mary Church on May 5, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside.

Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home, Riverside, handled arrangements.