Service Information
Bruce E. Karl, age 69, of Stewart, Minnesota passed away Friday, November 3, 2017, at Glencoe Regional Health Services Long Term Care in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 10, 2017, 2:00 P.M. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. Interment will be in the St. Anastasia Catholic Cemetery.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Thursday, November 9, 2017, from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at the Church.
Memorials are preferred.
Obituary
Bruce Edward Karl was born on September 27, 1948, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Edward “Ed” Lyle and Cleo Ann (Richards) Karl. Bruce was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth. He received his education in District 38 through eighth grade, and was a graduate of the Buffalo Lake High School Class of 1966.
On April 4, 1970, Bruce was united in marriage to Mary Beth Puchalski at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hector, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with four children, Brad, Christopher, Mandy, and Kimberly. Bruce and Mary resided in Boon Lake Township. They shared 47 years of marriage.
Bruce was a lifelong farmer. He took great pride in growing corn, soybeans, and especially sweetcorn. He was a member of the Young Farmers Association. In his earlier years, he built pole sheds with his uncle Bud.
He was the Lakeside Creamery Manager for 15 years. Along with growing sweetcorn and sampling for Seneca/Green Giant, he also raised a sweetcorn plot for his neighbors to enjoy as Bruce was a very generous person.
Bruce also enjoyed being a bouncer/conversationalist at Flyers Nite Club. He loved deer hunting with the guys “up north”. He was also a neighborhood handy man. He had a passion for playing cards especially sheephead, pinochle, cribbage, and poker. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family especially his grandsons.
Bruce passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017, at Glencoe Regional Health Services Long Term Care, at the age of 69 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Bruce is survived by his:
Wife, Mary Karl of Stewart, MN;
Children, Brad Karl and his wife, Kristine, of Hutchinson, MN,
Mandy Karl of Mankato, MN,
Kimberly Wilking and her husband, Jason, of Howard Lake, MN;
Bruce and Mary’s Dogs, Charlie, Harley, Carly, and Casey;
Grandchildren, Aaron Karl, Tyler Karl, and James Wilking;
Grand Dogs, Backes, Cooper, Lucy, and Oliver;
Siblings, Deb Mundt of Hutchinson, MN,
Rick Karl and his wife, Bonnie, of Hutchinson, MN,
Connie Dahl and her husband, Curt, of Hutchinson, MN,
Wendy Schultz and her husband, Greg, of Hector, MN,
Mark Karl and his wife, Mary, of Roseau, MN;
Father-In-Law, Jim Puchalski of Buffalo Lake, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
Bruce is preceded in death by his Son, Christopher Karl; Parents, Ed and Cleo Karl; Nephew, Josh Schultz; Mother-In-Law, Betty Puchalski; and Sister-In-Law, Robbie Hirschel.
Thomas Richards says
I am sad to hear of my old high school classmate and friend passing. I remember Bruce as a fun loving but respectful person with a kind heart and disposition. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Tom Richards
Brenda (Buboltz) Hall says
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Bruce. Cherish all the beautiful memories. Hugs and prayers to you and your family. Brenda (Buboltz) Hall.
Todd Reinke says
Brad, so sorry for your loss.Words are never enough, but know that your dad was very proud of you’re accomplishments in the world of precision ag. We mourn the loss of your father, but we celebrate the legacy he brought to our community . Thanks for being an integral part of our team. Whatever we can do to help, let us know. Our thoughts and prayers, the guys at Central Counties Coop.
Todd Reinke says
Brad, words are never enough, but know that your dad was very proud of your accomplishments in world of “precision ag”. While we mourn the loss of of your father, we celebrate the legacy of professionalism you bring to our community. Anything we can do go help you through tough times, let us know. The guys at Central Counties Coop.
Paul Wylie says
Sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing… it was always fun to bowl and play cards with him.
Troy Kurth says
I give your whole family the deepest sympathy of Bruce’s passing. May God bless you during this very difficult time.
Chris Peterson says
Awesome man never a bad word to me and was a very good friend to my mother in law. GOING TO MISS HIS SWEETCORN
Erika Hoversten says
Mary and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. God bless and help you through this difficult time. Glad we ran into you at McCormick’s last week, as we left the day after talking to you.
Kim Gustafson says
Excited for Bruce’s new adventure! Sure did enjoy those years working w/him and the lovely Mary at Flyers! Such a lifetime ago!
Much love, hugs, and rays of peace being sent your way:)
Love, Kim
Hans Geier says
Bruce seemed to always be around everywhere from Lakeside to Cedar Mills. He often helped me out, the last time at Ted Skolberg’s estate sale at least 20 years ago when he helped me find a mechanic to fix Ted’s old 1974 IHC grain truck that I drove back to Alaska. Great neighbor.