Bruce Wayne Kermes, 83

Published 6:39 pm Saturday, April 20, 2013

Bruce Kermes

Bruce Wayne Kermes, 83, of Albert Lea, Minn., died Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at his home.

Bruce was born on Dec. 28, 1929, in Oakland Township. He grew up in rural Oakland and graduated from Austin High School. On Dec. 24, 1951, Bruce was united in marriage to Bonnie Huemoeller in Hayward, Minn. Bruce worked for Wilson and Co., and also farmed. He worked at HyVee in his retirement. Bruce was a member of First Lutheran Church of Glenville, the Elks Lodge, and the Sunset Saddle Club. He enjoyed horses and raised quarter horses. He also liked fishing and deer hunting. Blessed be his memory.

Survivors include his wife Bonnie; children, Steven (Shirley) Kermes and Julie (Marty) Vande Kamp; grandchildren, Nicole, Elisa, Joshua, Valerie, Lucas, James and Veronica; great-grandchildren Kennedy, Reagan, Ethan, Kiera and Kaden; sister Miriam Wangen; sisters-in-law Lois (Ward) Bergene, Pat Huemoeller and Alice Huemoeller; and many nieces and nephews.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen Kermes; sister, Betty (Winfred) Wangen; brother, Jack (Lucetta) Kermes; and his brother-in-law, Wallace Wangen.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 22, 2013, at 2 p.m. from the First Lutheran Church, Glenville. Pastor Jim Rushton will officiate. Burial will be at First Lutheran Cemetery, Glenville. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.