Service Information
Bruce J. Loeschen, age 73, of Brownton, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be Friday, January 24, 2025, from 11:00-1:00 P.M., at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, Minnesota, with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery in Brownton.
Obituary
Bruce John Loeschen was born on July 12, 1951. He was the son of Waldemar and Leona (Undestad) Loeschen. Bruce was baptized as an infant on September 6, 1951 at LCF Society in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on April 3, 1966, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in St. James, Minnesota. He was a graduate of the St. James High School class of 1969. Bruce furthered his education in Agribusiness.
On July 20, 1974, Bruce was united in marriage to Debra Dettmer at St. James United Methodist Church in St. James. This marriage was blessed with three sons, Jeff, Jason and Jordan. Bruce and Debra resided in St. James prior to making their home in Brownton, Minnesota, in 1984. They shared 50 years of marriage.
Bruce began working as the General Manager at the Brownton Co-Op Ag Center in 1984. He retired in 2016. Bruce was a member of the Brownton C&C.
Bruce, the “Pontoon Captain”, enjoyed lake life by spending time at their cabin on Long Lake near St. James along with camping and fishing with friends. He found joy in spending countless hours playing cards with “the guys”, sheepshead was his game of choice. He loved sports whether it was playing on the St. James Band Box softball team, following his sons’ sports and other activities, or watching the Vikings and the Twins. Bruce especially cherished time spent with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Bruce passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, at the age of 73 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Bruce is survived by his:
Wife, Debra Loeschen of Brownton, MN;
Sons, Jeff Loeschen and his wife, Jeanna of Excelsior, MN,
Jason Loeschen and his wife, Jenny of Silver Lake, MN,
Jordan Loeschen and his wife, Stephanie of Silver Lake, MN;
Grandchildren, Jaden, Jerzie, Braylon, Roz, Parks and Hayes;
Siblings, Connie Bader and her husband, Bill of Onalaska, WI,
Kathy Hoffman and her husband, Scott of St. James, MN,
Amy Scott of Plainfield, IN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Bruce is preceded in death by his Parents, Waldemar and Leona Loeschen; Stepmother, Jane Loeschen.
Amanda Scott says
You will be so missed Bruce. My sympathies go out to your family. May you have all the Bud Lights up in Heaven! Rest in Paradise.
Beth Wessel says
Oh, Kathy! I’m so, so sorry for your loss. I know it is difficult to loose a brother. May Jesus comfort you as only He can do!
Conrad Stradtman says
My deepest sympathies for the family, as he was my friend he will be missed.
Kim Wearing says
I am so sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. My heart goes out to you all, Connie, Kathy, and Amy, and all your families. I will never forget how awesome Bruce was when I was little. I love you , may you RIP Cousin Bruce
Ann McCabe and Kevin Buck says
Our deepest sympathies to the Loeschen family in this time of sadness. May Bruce’s memory remain forever in your hearts. God bless you all.
Sandra Jackson says
Bruce was a special guy. Always friendly and fun to hang out with. So sorry to hear this news of his passing. Gone too soon. Our sympathy and hugs to the family.
CATHY LAVONNE Awiszus MCNEAL says
I am so very sorry for your family’s loss. Bruce was a classmate in the Class of 1969. He will certainly be missed.
Jillaine K Mackenthun says
I was saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing. My heart goes out to the whole Loeschen Family.
Richard Roiger says
So sorry to hear that Bruce passed away. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
Richard Roiger
Class of 69
Pat Hesse says
To the Family of Bruce Loeschen,
So sorry for your loss and though we don’t know each other well I am a longtime relative to the Loeschens.
My grandmother was a Loeschen
married to a Hotchkiss. I knew Bud and Jane mostly over the years in St. James. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat (Lien) Hesse
Laura Dorn says
Debbie and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Bruce was a kind, dear person. We are blessed to have known him. We hope your memories bring you comfort and joy.
John and Laura Dorn
Jim Bartels says
Bruce was a good guy, always friendly, and had a smile on his face! And a very nice fastpitch softball player!!
Laura (Matheny) Adams says
My sympathies to Bruce’s family. He was always friendly and kind.
Bonnie Glasgow says
Debbie and family, So very sorry for your loss. Bruce was such a great guy and friend for many years. Remember the trips you made to Montana to visit us? We also enjoyed all the MN summer visits to my sister Joy’s, gathering pontoon’s and partying on Long Lake. Good friends, good times, good memories. Sending hugs and love.
Bonnie (Miest) Glasgow