Ayers, Bruce Darrell Joseph Age 62, of Staples, died on Monday, August 12, 2019 at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in St. Cloud. A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, August 16, 2019 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples from 1 to 3 p.m. A time of sharing will be at 2:30 p.m. and military honors will be provided by Tri County American Legion at 3 p.m.. Interment will be in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, near Camp Ripley, on Friday, August 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.