Service Information
Bruce J. Tucholke, age 69, of Lester Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 2, 2026, 11:00 A.M., at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Monday, February 2, 2026, from 10:00-11:00 A.M., one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Bruce John Tucholke was born on March 5, 1956, in Glencoe, Minnesota. He was the son of Orwin and Lillian (Moehring) Tucholke. Bruce was baptized as an infant on April 1, 1956, by Pastor A. H. Fellwock and later confirmed in his faith as a youth on May 17, 1970, by Pastor Merlin S. Pohl at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe. He received his education in Glencoe and graduated from the Glencoe High School with the class of 1974. He continued his education at Inver Hills Community College in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, earning an associate's degree. He served with the Peace Corps from 1977 to 1978 and traveled to Jamaica to aid in improvements to the farming practices there.
Bruce enjoyed growing up on a dairy farm. His upbringing on the farm shaped a lifelong commitment to agriculture that reflected various roles he held throughout his career. Bruce was a life-long member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe.
Bruce enjoyed playing poker and trying his luck at the casinos. He looked forward to spending time with his family, his nieces and nephews, and their children. Bruce was never afraid to speak his mind. He was grounded in faith and had a big heart. He would go to extensive lengths to help anyone he took under his wing.
Bruce passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the age of 69 years, 10 months, and 11 days. Blessed be his memory.
Bruce is survived by his
Siblings, Mary (Donald) Mueller of Apple Valley, MN,
Joel (Brenda) Tucholke of Lester Prairie, MN,
Gregg (Terri) Tucholke of Dawson, MN;
Nieces and Nephews, Debra (Jeffrey) Grubb, Thomas (Heather) Tucholke, Robert (Jennifer) Tucholke, Laura (Jeffrey) Dirkes, Katie (Jordan) McCormick, Kelli Jo (Travis) Brekken, Matthew (Kelsey) Tucholke, Jami (Ken) Sather, Casie Van Engen;
Many Great-Nieces and Great-Nephews;
Other Relatives and Friends.
Bruce was preceded in death by his father and mother, Orwin and Lillian Tucholke; brother, Lyle Tucholke; niece, Corine Mueller; and nephew, Jason Van Engen.
Daniela Garcia says
Goodbye my dear grandpa, thanks to you all my dreams are coming true. I will always remember you with all my heart. I love you very much.
Norma Moehring says
You have my sympathies, the world will be a little quieter without Bruce’s sense of humor.
Juan garcia says
Oh, my great friend, your passing has left a huge void in our hearts. You were a great person and a great friend. You gave us your support when we needed you most. You gave us your affection, your love, your sincerity, and your understanding from the bottom of your heart, like the great man you were. Thank you for everything, for being so special, for teaching us good things, for taking us to Walmart, for showing us Hutchinson, for taking us to places we didn’t know, for introducing us to your family, for being part of our family. You left a void in our hearts, in your Venezuelan family’s hearts. We will never forget you, Bruce. I know you are in a very, very special place. I know you will be okay. We love you very much. Thank you for the little bit you contributed. Thank you for being part of our family. We love you, Bruce Tucholke.
Yraldin Manchego says
You’re gone, but you will always be in my memory. Thank you for all the years we knew each other and for helping my children and family. May your soul rest in peace with God.
Jim Alsleben says
Sorry for your loss Mary (Don) Bruce sounded like a great guy.
Jackie Moehring says
Sending hugs and my condolences to all.
Bruce, hope you see my dad, Daniel, in heaven and enjoy each other’s company again:-) You will be missed.
Jackie Moehring
Kathy Petersen says
Even though far away, I loved Bruce like so many others. RIP – the world is not the same.