Background
Dodson, Bruce J. was born on October 9, 1937 in Alma, Michigan, United States. Son of Floyd S. and Bertha M. (Van Vynck) Dodson.
Dodson, Bruce J. was born on October 9, 1937 in Alma, Michigan, United States. Son of Floyd S. and Bertha M. (Van Vynck) Dodson.
Associate of Arts, Northwood Institute, Midland, Michigan, 1961. Certified Mortuary Sciences, Wisconsin Institute Mortuary Sciences, Milwaukee, 1962.
Automobile sales, Edmore, Michigan, 1955-1958; manager, Stebbins Funeral Home, Stanton, Michigan, 1962-1969; owner, Dodson Funeral Home, St. Ignace, Michigan, since 1969. President District Funeral Dirs. 9, 1974-1978.
Member Stanton City Council, 1963-1968, St. Ignace City Council, 1981-1983. Member Governor's Task Force for Mackinac Bridge Finance, 1986-1987. Mayor City of St. Ignace, since 1983.
Chairman Mackinac Straits Hospital Board, 1989-1991, vice chairman, 1991-1992. Co-founder St. Ignace Antique Auto Show, since 1976. Member Mackinac County Building Authority, 1993-1998.
Chair, 1995-1996. Member National Funeral Directors Association, Michigan Funeral Directors Association (board governors 1978-1981), Michigan Association Mayors, Automobile Club American (life, national judge), Classic Car Club American, Motor City Packard Club (charter), Family Motor Coach Association (life), Great Lakes Cruising Club.
Married Carolyn K. McCracken, January 24, 1970. Children: Eric, Joshua.