From August 1945 to 1946, Monks served in the United States Army and became a corporal.[2] While in the Army, he deployed overseas in March 1946 after World War II as a chief clerk and information assistant and served in the Philippines.[1][2]
Career
Prior to serving in the Army, Monks worked for the United Press association as a teletype operator and reporter.[2] He later became a lawyer. Monks was a member the State Bar of Michigan as well as the Macomb County Bar Association. From 1956 to 1959, Monks served as a justice of the peace in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan. Monks served a supervisor of the same township from 1961 to 1965.[1] On November 4, 1964, Monks was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 71st district from January 13, 1965, to December 31, 1966.[3] On November 8, 1966, Monks was defeated in his attempt at re-election.[4]
Personal life
Bruce lived in Mount Clemens, Michigan.[1] Bruce was married twice. His first wife was Barbara, and his second wife was Estelle T. Ura.[5] Estelle died on November 17, 2006.[6] Bruce had five children.[5] Bruce was Catholic, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.[1]
Death
Monks died on August 22, 2014. He was interred in Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township.[5]
