Bruce was born February 1, 1950 in Evergreen Park, IL and was the third of four siblings born to Beverly and Richard Duchossois of Flossmoor, IL. Bruce will be remembered as an accomplished and celebrated horseman, stalwart supporter and active member of the horse community in both Aiken, SC and Wellington, FL. Bruce was an Executive Board Member of the Equestrian Aid Foundation who honored him in February 2013 with the Luminary Award; a Vice President and Trustee of the United States Equestrian Team Foundation where he was instrumental as an owner in multiple disciplines including Driving, Eventing and Show Jumping; and a Director of the National Horse Show Association. Bruce is survived by his life partner of 32 years Jack Wetzel of Aiken, SC; his father Richard Duchossois (Judi) of Barrington, IL; siblings Craig J. Duchossois (Janet) of Chicago, IL ; Dayle Duchossois Fortino (Ed) of Chicago, IL and Kimberly Duchossois of Barrington, IL. His beloved mother Beverly Thrall Duchossois predeceased Bruce in 1980.