Loren B. Bruce Jr.

About Loren

Loren Brown Bruce Jr., 80, of Park Rapids, MN passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 at his home.

Loren was born October 26, 1941 in Belleville, IL to Loren Brown Bruce Sr. and Ina (Pugh) Bruce. He grew up in Belleville and graduated from high school. Loren enlisted in the US Navy in February 1960 and served until 1966. He was actively involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis in October of 1962.

On May 21, 1960 he was united in marriage to Jeanette Watson. They lived in East St. Louis; Newport, RI; Bellville, NY; Norfolk, VA; and New Jersey. They moved to Park Rapids in 1966 where they raised their family and lived for the duration of their life.

Loren was an entrepreneur and businessman throughout his life. He owned and operated Northland Sweepers, had a wrecker business, a Mobile Station, was a truck driver and served as a reserve deputy for Hubbard County Sherriff, Larry Johnson. While living in East St. Louis he helped construct the St. Louis, MO famous arch.

Loren was very active in his community and enjoyed coordinating the fishing derby for the Legion and for the Eagle’s tractor pulls at the fair, just to name a few. He started the tractor pulls in Park Rapids as well as other events. He had a passion for Monster Trucks in Minnesota and tractor pulls.

Loren is survived by his children, Loren Bruce III of Park Rapids, Rick (Cindy) Bruce of Weatherford, OK, Paula Kaupa of Waseca, MN, Linda Bruce of St. Paul, MN and Brad Bruce of Angier, NC.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Bruce; parents, Loren Bruce Sr. and Ina Bruce; and granddaughter, Amber Bruce.

memorial service

Funeral Services for Loren

September 26, 2022

Cease Family Funeral Home 710 1st St W, Park Rapids, MN 56470, USA

Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home