Rae Ann Mercier-Bruce, formerly of Inverness, passed away peacefully under Melech Hospice in Temple Terrace on Monday, January 27, 2025. She was 82. Rae was born in Bellevue, Ohio to Connell A. and Lois R. (Tucker) Zerman. She was of the Messianic faith. She worked as an administrative assistant with The Ohio State University. She and her late husband moved to this area in 2010, coming from Mt. Vernon, OH, making Florida their summer home. Rae enjoyed reading short stories, motorcycling, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 15 years Ronald G. Bruce in 2018. Those who are left to cherish Rae’s memory are her son Mark Mercier (Tammy) of Land O’Lakes; her brothers Robert A. Zerman (Margo) and Richard A. Zerman (Sue) of Ohio; and three grandchildren. Rae will be laid to rest with Ronald in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Private arrangements are under the care of Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Cremation Care, Inverness.
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