Bruce Allan Schneewind

Obituary

Bruce Allan Schneewind was born on September 28, 1954, at Nagel Hospital in Waconia, Minnesota. He was the son of Orlin and Kathleen (Herrmann) Schneewind. Bruce was baptized in the Christian faith on October 17, 1954, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth on March 31, 1968. Bruce received his education in Waconia and graduated with the Waconia High School class of 1973.

Bruce was united in marriage to Mary Miller on June 5, 1987; who sadly passed away from leukemia soon after. On May 11, 1990, Bruce was united in marriage to Tara Birkholz. The couple shared over 33 years together.

Bruce grew up on the family dairy farm and greatly enjoyed the farm life and country living. Bruce was employed at several local businesses which included; Bongard’s Creamery, Young America Corp, Medallion Cabinetry, and Lester Building Systems, LLC.

Bruce’s favorite activity when he was young was playing ball with the neighborhood farm boys. Once he was older, he enjoyed spending time outdoors; biking, swimming, and camping out in the woods. Bruce also enjoyed playing in pool leagues with his brother, Brian.

Bruce Allan Schneewind passed away on March 1, 2024, due to secondary complications from a stroke at EdenBrook Edina in Edina, Minnesota, at the age of 69 years, 5 months, and 3 days. Blessed be his memory.

Bruce is survived by his
Wife, Tara Schneewind of Lester Prairie, MN;
Father, Orlin Schneewind of Norwood Young America, MN;
Brothers, Brian Schneewind of Norwood Young America, MN, Robert Schneewind and his wife, Judi, of Chaska, MN;
Nieces and Nephews, Nicole Schneewind of Waconia, MN,
                                    Lindsay Kestner and her husband, Chad, of Delano, MN,
                                   Danielle Schneewind of Cologne, MN,
                                   Erin Rolf and her husband, Luke, of Norwood Young America, MN,
                                   Angela Erickson and her husband, Brad, of Dassel, MN,
                                   Andrew Schneewind and his wife, Heather, of Eagan, MN;
Step Niece and Nephew, Tim Larson and his wife, Lisa, of Waconia, MN, Stacey Larson of Richfield, MN;
Great-Nieces and Great-Nephews, Ella Schneewind, Koby Kestner, Abby Kestner, Chad Kestner Jr., Sihaya Kestner, Zane Kestner, Axel Kestner, Corum Kestner, Rhalina Kestner, Kailaya Kestner, Wilder Kestner, Zeke Kestner, Maddux Hinkle, Brady Rolf, Megan Rolf, Brendan Rolf, Hans Schneewind, Iris Schneewind;
Aunt, Marjorie Hemmann of Hutchinson, MN;
Special Friends, Jacquelyn Schneewind, and Sarah Schneewind;
Other Relatives and Many Friends.

Bruce was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Schneewind; Mother, Kathleen Schneewind; Brother, Richard Schneewind; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law; Arvin and Janelle Birkholz.

***Serving as urn bearers are Bruce's Brothers, Brian and Robert Schneewind.