Roy "BRUCE" Lindvall

About Bruce a.k.a. Bull, Bullwinkle

Bruce went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 3, 2025 after battling pain for many years.

A celebration of Bruce's life will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, September 27, 2025 at North Heights Church, ARDEN HILLS CAMPUS,

1700 West Highway 96,

Arden Hills, MN 55112

Visitation one hour prior to service.

life story

Loving Husband and Friend

Bruce was born in International Falls, MN to Roy and Lilly on September 13, 1943. He went to school at International Falls. He married Mavis Dauffenbach on September 18, 1982 in St Paul, MN. He graduated from Mankato State University in 1969. He was involved in Delta Sigma Pi for many years and made many long lasting friendships. He acquired the nickname Bullwinkle aka Bull from that time period.

Bruce had an entrepreneurial spirit from a very young age. He was often called a Renaissance Man. He worked at the Sportsmens Service from an early age. He loved the outdoors and worked at a private resort for many summers while going to college. He loved working with wood. He built many beautiful cabinets, bars and entertainment centers. He also designed and built church furniture. He sold computer software and designed crosses that absorbed light. He worked at Daytona Speedway and talked of meeting many famous people during his life. He loved people and coffee!

Bruce is preceded in death by his parents Roy and Lilly Lindvall.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years Mavis, sister Renee (Rex) Redmer and many in-laws that loved him dearly.

Thank you to the wonderful staff of Benedictine/Regina Senior Living for all the wonderful compassionate care he received the last few years of his life on earth.