Bruce Cerwinske
October 30, 1950 ~ February 4, 2010
Bruce R. Cerwinske, age 59 of Nashua, Iowa died Thursday morning, February 4, 2010, at the Waverly Health Center of natural causes.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 8, 2010 at St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua with Pastor Thomas Hagen officiating.
Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua.
Friends may call 2- 6 p.m. Sunday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Bruce Ray Cerwinske was born October 30, 1950, in Floyd County, Iowa the son of Franklin and Vera (Hennick) Cerwinske. He received his education in Nashua and graduated from the Nashua High School in 1969.
On January 3, 1970, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua Bruce was united in marriage to Kathy Wait. To this union two sons were born.
On May 22, 1972, Bruce began working, and was currently working, at the former Schield Bantam Company, now known as Terex Cranes, in Waverly.
Bruce enjoyed watching NASCAR races and was a stock car driver himself. He had traveled extensively racing Go-Carts. He also enjoyed working on repair projects. The couple loved spending time together on their Goldwing motorcycle. They had traveled to Biloxi, MS in 2005, to help build homes following Hurricane Katrina. Bruce owned an extensive toy train collection that he enjoyed working on. Most of all, Bruce adored his four grandchildren and cherished spending time with them.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Kathy; two sons, Scott (Michelle) Cerwinske of Nashua and Corey (Katie) Cerwinske of Waverly; four grandchildren, Noah, Megan, Elijah and Macey Cerwinske; his mother, Vera Cerwinske of Nashua; one brother, LeRoy (Sandra) Cerwinske of Nashua; one sister, Janice (Lyn) Flenker of Waverly; one sister-in-law, Melba (Norm) Rick of Mt. Horeb, WI; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Cerwinske.
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To Aunt Vera, Cousins Leroy and Janice and Bruce’s lovely family Kathy, Scott, Corey and families… We haven’t seen each other for years since I moved away in the mid 70s to live in Kansas, Colorado and now south Florida. You probably don’t even remember me…but please know I remember you well (especially on the farm when we would come for a visit). I am so sorry for you loss and know what a hole this will leave in your lives. It seems we have had too much death in our family the past couple of years, and I hope it will be over for a while now. I am praying for you and your families and know you will all come together to comfort each other in this awful time. Love, Vicki
Scott, Michelle and family. We are thinking of you today. Hugs and kisses to Noah, Megan and Eli. Take care of each other. Love Kim, Mark, Zach and Alissa
Dear Kathy, I was so shocked to read of Bruce’s death in the newspaper. It only seems like yesterday that all of us were in high school together. My heart goes out to you and your family. May the Lord wrap His arms around you at this difficult time. Take care.
Kathy and family, We are so sorry to learn of Bruce’s death. He was a wonderful and caring man and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Kathy and family – I was so sorry to read about Bruce’s death, and I want to offer my sympathy to you. I only met him a couple of times during the years that you were the DON at Bartels, but he was a pleasant and friendly fellow to be around. I retired from Bartels last summer and we moved to eastern Wisconsin, near Appleton and Green Bay to be near one of our sons and his family. I check the Waterloo Courier website every day to keep up with what’s happening in northeast Iowa. I pray that God’s peace and strength will surround you and comfort you in the days ahead. Pastor Keith
My sincere sympathy in Bruce’s passing. May your wonderful memories bring you peace.
Kathy & family: you have my deepesty sympathy in the loss of the love of your life, father and gpapa. My heart goes out to you all at this time. With Love and freindship Annette
I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to you. Although we haven’t met, all of us have experienced the loss of a loved one. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. Turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance and to help soothe your heart. Psalms 34;18 assures us that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Dear Corey, Katie, & Family of Bruce, Our prayers and deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of your Dad. Cherish all the memories you have, they will help you through many days. May the Good Lord be with you through this difficult time.
Cerwinske families ~ I was sorry to hear about Bruce. My Sincere Sympathy and Prayers are with you all.
We are so sorry to hear about Bruce. Our deepest sympathy during this time. Jason, Jennifer, Samantha & Tyler Lantz
Kathy, We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your children and grandchildren. Dianne and Larry Behnke
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Dear Kathy, Scott, Corey & families, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We pray you will find that peace that passes all understanding. Cherish all those wonderful memories you made together. Sincerely, Charlie & Twila
We’re very sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. We’ll miss him greatly. Our sympathy and prayers go out to you and your entire family.
So sorry to hear about the loss of Bruce. My deepest sympathies to the family and will pray for strength for you to carry you thru this time.