Bruce P. Vagedes

Bruce P. Vagedes, age 74 of Vandalia, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025. He was born March 31, 1951 in Troy, Ohio son of the late Louis and Evelyn Vagedes.

Bruce was a 1969 graduate of Butler High School. He joined the Ringling Brothers Circus right after High School and traveled for several years. Married into the Circus and went to travel the World. He moved to the East coast where he started his own business of Electronic Repair Services. Bruce started construction in his second act. He loved playing guitar, Thursday Night Boys Club, and lunches with his ladies. Bruce lived life the way he wanted to. To know Bruce was to love him.

In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by siblings, Steve Vagedes, Ken Vagedes, Cathy Strough, Gail Kessler, and Fred Vagedes.

He is survived by his children, Joshua (Karlena) Vagedes and Sheena (Eric) Wilson; grandchildren, Sylas, Levi, Lucy, Rebel, and Ryker; brother, Dan (Karen) Vagedes; as well as numerous other family members and close friends.

An Irish Wake to be held in the spring at the convenience of the family. 

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