As per our current Database, Bruce F. Gantenbein has been died on 9 August, 2013 at Iowa City, Iowa, USA.
When Bruce F. Gantenbein die, Bruce F. Gantenbein was 62 years old.
| Popular As | Bruce F. Gantenbein |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Age | 62 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Born | September 3, 1951 (Muscatine, Iowa) |
| Birthday | September 3 |
| Town/City | Muscatine, Iowa |
| Nationality | Iowa |
Bruce F. Gantenbein’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.
Bruce F. Gantenbein was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
Gantenbein graduated from Muscatine High School in 1970, where he was captain of the Muskies basketball team his senior year. He attended Cornell College from 1970-71 and Iowa State University from 1971-1972.
He moved to Iowa City in 1973, and lived there until his death.A lifelong entertainer, Bruce performed professionally as a singer and guitarist in several bands, including Gambler, Cabala, the Uptown Serenaders, McCandless and Gantenbein, Kelly and the Komb-Overs, and Last Chance.
In addition, he performed as a solo act under the names of "Bruk Gant" and, more recently, "Big Bruce."He also performed as a stand-up comic throughout the Midwest, and was a regular at Penguin's Comedy Club in Cedar Rapids.
He may be best known to eastern Iowans, however, as "Dr. Morbius," host of KCRG's "Saturday Nightmares" television show. He also won two "Addy" awards from the Cedar Rapids Advertising Federation.He worked for the City of Iowa City for a number of years, he became an officer with the Iowa City Police Department, where he worked from 1978-1980.
He attended the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in 1979, where he was vice president of his class. Following that, he began work at the University of Iowa, becoming a campus police officer in 1990, and later a security officer with the UI Department of Public Safety.
He retired from the University in 2011.He is survived by his mother, E. Louise Gantenbein of Iowa City; his brother and sister-in-law, Rex Gantenbein and Judith Powers of Laramie, Wyoming; his son, Jesse Gantenbein of Minneapolis; and his daughter and son-in-law, Sara and Kyle Coobs, and grandchildren Quincy and Eliza Coobs, all of Iowa City.
He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Gantenbein.
