LEWISTON — Bob “Gene” Bruder, of Lewiston, passed away suddenly Sunday, April 29, in Lewiston. Bob was born in the Bronx. N.Y., Sept. 11, 1936, the second son of Albert and Mildred Bruder. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Doris, in 2007, with whom he is now reunited in heaven.

Bob moved to Maine in 1975, and was the longtime owner of Gene’s Corner Store in Lewiston, where he enjoyed interacting with his many “regular” customers. Those who knew him will remember him for his ability to talk at length, with those he knew well and strangers alike. Bob will also be remembered for his love of horse racing and his passion for the New York Yankees.

Bob leaves behind two daughters, Carole Bruder of Lewiston and Laurie (Bill) Dumont of Minot; a son, Bob (Karen) Bruder, of Cumberland; and grandchildren, Paige and Hunter Dumont, Adam and Stephanie Bruder, Rachel (Daren) Dionne, Kate (Patrick) Griffin and Eric Storey.

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Bob “Gene” Bruder