Graduation Year | Class of 1967 |
Date of Passing | Jul 12, 2014 |
About | Bruce was born Feb. 22,1949 in Milwaukee,Wisconsin,to. Gordon and Darleen (Johnson) Helland. He graduated from Austin High School, and then went on and graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield. Bruce worked in Minneapolis and Marshall in retail as a merchandise buyer until retiring to his cabin in Nissan. He enjoyed his life at the lake, working in his flower garden,weeding the lake for the perfect beach and spending time with his dog. Ella. Bruce’s cabin was always open to family and friends for time away. He is survived by his mother,Darlene Helland of Austin; two sisters, Barb(Jerry)Neubauer of Stewartville,and Beth Wood of Rochester, one brother Brian Hellen of Austin, eight nieces and nephews,Sherry (Jim)Oeltjenbrums, Brett and Wade(Bridget)Neubauer. David (Beth),Ben and Daniel Helland and Tomand Alison Wood, 13 Great-nieces and nephews |