Bruce Lawrenz

Bruce was born June 1, 1940 to Edwin Gladys (Therkilsen) Lawrenz at his home in Leavenworth Township, Brown County, MN. Bruce graduated from Springfield High School and worked Ochs Brick and Tile Yard until entering the Army in 1963. Bruce was honorably discharged from active duty in 1965 and served in the Army Reserves until 1969. During this time Bruce began operating heavy equipment for the Mathiowetz Construction Company and continued until 1975. Bruce married Christine Dummer on November 17, 1972 and has resided on the farm site they purchased in Stark Township. Bruce enjoyed a life-long love of all things outdoors. Whether it was catching monster catfish, hunting dear, ducks, geese and turkey or just spending time in the woods, Bruce loved all of God's creation. Bruce never was one to pass up a drive with a friend to look at the wildlife, nature, crops or just to see how the fishing was. Also, he assisted many local area farmers with their operations to include care of livestock and fieldwork. Bruce was always there for his family, friends and anyone who needed assistance; he especially loved his grandkids and all the neighbor children. Bruce was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion and Ducks Unlimited life time member of the National Rifleman's Association. Bruce Warren Lawrenz, age 69, of Sleepy Eye, died at his home in the midst of his loving son wife on April 5, 2010. Bruce is survived by his wife, Christine; son, Ryan (Kelli) of San Diego, CA, grandchildren, Zachariah Edwin, Lillian Hope Samuel Ryan Lawrenz, brothers, Dale (Beth) Lawrenz of Richfield, MN, Daniel (Patti Jo) of Chaska, MN, sister, Maureen Lawrenz of San Diego, CA, uncles aunts, Mr. Mrs. Roy Therkilsen, Mr. Mrs. Lester Therkilsen, Victor Sather, sisters-in-law, Joann (Joseph) Levinski, Karen (Stephen) Doerfler, brothers-in-law, Randy Dummer, Patrick (Mary) Dummer numerous nieces, nephews cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, father mother-in-law, Patrick Donna Mae Dummer, sister-in-law, Ann Lawrenz, aunts, Grace Stark, Elsie Hawkins, Lotus Schwandt, Edna Kettner Adele Sather.