Age 83 of Inver Grove Heights
We are heartbroken to share that Bruce passed away peacefully on September 11th, 2025. Preceded in death wife, Pat Krech, who recently passed away on August 23rd, 2025; parents, Albert & Clara, 4 brothers, Russell, LeRoy, Vernon, & Albert; 6 sisters, Aldine DeLong, Vera Kopp, June Tuckner, Gloria Larson, Linda Krech & Ruth Ann Krech.
Survived by daughters, Lisa (Mike) Francour & Vickie (Dan) Blomgren; sons, Bruce II & Dan; grandchildren, Jill (Jordan), Alyssa (Travis), Brady, Allison, Brooke & Tony; great-grandchildren, Jade, Mallory, Weston & Xavier; brother, Armond (Sandy) Krech; sister-in-law, Ingri Krech; also other family & friends.
Bruce was proud to have worked his entire career at Waterous Company. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, time at the cabin, traveling, “going for a ride”, but above all, spending time with Pat, family & friends.
Dad, we will forever love and miss you. We are so happy you and mom are together again.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 17th, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2075 70th St. E., Inver Grove Heights, MN with visitation 1-hour prior at church. Private interment Fort Snelling.