Bruce Westendorf
May 29, 1954 ~ January 12, 2021
Bruce Westendorf age 66 of Fredericksburg, IA, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Linn Haven Rehab & Healthcare in New Hampton.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Fredericksburg has been entrusted with Bruce's services.
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Bruce Allen Westendorf was born May 29, 1954 in New Hampton, IA at St. Josephs Hospital. He was the son of Harvey and Burneta (Schwan) Westendorf. He attended high school in Fredericksburg and was a member of the 1973 graduating class.
After high school Bruce went to work for his dad. They did a lot of tiling together and Bruce enjoyed it. He always loved a job that compensated him well. Later he went on to work for Beatrice Cheese and Conagra as a general laborer around the plant. After quite a few years there he went to work at Subway in New Hampton. Bruce was at Subway for around 8 years and enjoyed his time there. He liked talking to people as he helped them with their sandwich.
In Bruce’s free time he loved to watch racing. It didn’t matter if it was NASCAR on television or going to the stock car races in Decorah, West Union or Cresco. His favorite driver of all time was Dale Earnhardt. Besides racing he liked to hang out with his friends and family and going for a cruise around town just to pass the time. Monday nights were special to Bruce because his favorite show, Street Outlaws, was always on. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan and always liked mowing lawn. He will be missed by many.
Bruce is survived by three brothers, Mark Westendorf of Fredericksburg, IA, David Westendorf of Sumner, IA, Brian (Paula) Westendorf of Fredericksburg, IA; three nieces, Melissa Westendorf of Rockford, IL, Wendy (Jean) Noble of Waterloo, IA, Kelly Westendorf of Fredericksburg, IA; three nephews, Matt (Michelle) Westendorf of Dunkerton, IA, Chad Smith of Fredericksburg, IA, Darren Westendorf of Eldora, IA; one sister-in-law, Audrey Westendorf of Janesville, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Gary Westendorf in 1995.
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Bruce used to bowl on Saturday mornings with the special olympic athletes, several years ago. He was a lot of fun, called my Vikings, the Vikequeens. RIP, Bruce.
Sorry to hear this
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Dena and Zac Palmer
Sorry for your loss
Brian, David, Mark and the rest of Bruce’s family you have my deepest sympathy. Cherish the memories you had with him.
Brian & Paula, sorry for the loss of your brother,you have our sympathy and will be saying a prayer for you and your family. Dean & Carol Mitchell
Bruce had a great memory and would always recognize people who had been in his life and would love to visit of olden times! May he rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss. Bruce was always such a kind man with a beautiful smile.
Sorry for your loss 🙏
We sat near each other in lot of our classes and Bruce always kept a very funny running commentary under his breath that kept me laughing, he was quite a talker once you got him going and a sweet guy. We danced together at Jr. High dances and he never minded that I was taller. I was very glad to know him. Robbie Fye Leach member of Class of 1973, Fredericksburg
I am so sad to learn of Bruce’s passing. He was one of the most appreciative and honest people I have ever known. I so enjoyed conversations with him, and his quick wit. Heaven has certainly gained a very special angel. I extend my deepest sympathy to his family, who he loved dearly and wasn’t afraid to say so. Rest In Peace, dear Bruce.
So sad.. I will miss him.