Passed away on July 5, 2024, of a broken heart after losing his wife of over 70 years, Carol, only 32 days earlier. Preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Meta; children, Julie and Thomas and grandson Kevin.  Survived by children, SherryLee Jones, Bruce R. (Beth), Vickie, Jeanne (Craig) Kuhn and Terrence, 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Bruce was born June 23, 1930, in Glencoe, MN. He was a Korean War Veteran, and also owner of Bruce’s Custom Upholstery for over 30 years. Bruce is also proudly credited with starting the IGH Girls Traveling Slow Pitch Softball program in the late 1970’s.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon, Saturday, July 13th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. A family graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm in the Glencoe Cemetery, Glencoe, MN.