1926
2012
Knoble, Bruce
Bruce M. Knoble, age 86, of Marshfield, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012 at his home in Marshfield. Due to his wishes, no services will be held.
Bruce was born on January 25, 1926 in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Ernest and Elizabeth "Audrey" (Keach) Knoble. He attended the Marshfield Schools and was drafted in the U.S. Army, serving in Frankfort, Germany in WWII as a Heavy Artillery Mechanic with the rank of 1st Sergeant. On September 10, 1949, Bruce was united in marriage to Lucille Lau in March Rapids, Marathon County, WI. He was owner of Maurer Heating and Refrigeration and then worked for Reigel Plumbing until his retirement. After his retirement, he kept busy working part time for Thomas Electric.
Bruce was Past Commander of VFW Post 1866, served in the Wisconsin National Guard for 20 years, a member of the Eagles Club and a member at Faith Lutheran Church. Bruce loved to go deer hunting and fishing, especially in Canada, was a fan of professional wrestling, NASCAR and football, especially the Packers.
Bruce is survived by his wife Lucille; his daughter, Nancy (Paul Jenson) Knoble, Minneapolis, MN and two grandchildren: Courtney and Zachary Jenson, Minneapolis
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Audrey and a brother, Keith.
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I will remember Bruce always. Sympathy to his family and friends. Ellis Langjahr
November 18, 2012
To Bruce's Family,
I served with Bruce in the 32nd Division during the Berlin Crisis at Fort Lewis, Wash. 1961-62. He was a great guy! He was also a friend of my dad, Ken Benter. He will be remembered.
Bruce Benter
Riverside, Ca.
November 15, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to you,we enjoyed working with Bruce at the Eagle's club,on the monday night steak feeds!
Roger and Lorraine Luchterhand
November 14, 2012
Our deepest synpathies for your loss. Uncle Bruce will be missed.
Mathew and LeAnn Lau Selders
November 13, 2012
On behalf of the Bakerville Sno-Rovers our condolances go out to Lucille and family.We alwasy enjoyed Bruce And Lucille coming to the monthly snowmobile meetings
Mark Eiberg
November 13, 2012
On behalf of the Bakerville Sno-rovers,We send our condolances to Lucille and family. We always enjoyed you and Bruce coming to the monthly snowmobile meetings.
Mark Eiberg
November 13, 2012
I am sorry to learn of your husband's death. May God grant you serenity at this sad time. D.Rinehart
November 13, 2012
My sympathy to you Lucille and your family.
Natalie Gisvold
November 13, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Rhonda and Don Grancorvitz
November 13, 2012
Sorry to hear of Bruce passing- You are in our thoughts and Prayers
John & Nancy Pollnow
November 12, 2012
Lucille,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim & Kris Leonhardt
November 12, 2012
Our sincere sympathy to Lucy and family. My husband was in the National Guards with Bruce and had great respect for him. He will be missed.
Gene & Georgene Donnerbauer
November 12, 2012
Pat and I extend our sympathy to you Lucille and your family. My earliest memory of Bruce was when he helped re-roof our house in April 1949 after the fire.
Wally Gust
November 12, 2012
Deepest sympathies, from your co workers at Reigel Plumbing and Heating.
November 12, 2012
our sympathy are with you on your loss from Don and Pat Pueschner
November 12, 2012
Lucy,
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your husband. Our prayers are with you and your family. Ron & Pattie Kelnhofer
November 12, 2012
Pat and my sympathies go to Lucille and family. My earliest memory of Bruce was when he was on the repair crew that fixed our house after it burned at Easter time in 1949.
Wally Gust
November 12, 2012
With deepest sympathies for your loss. Uncle Bruce will be missed
SGeorge and Karen Lau Boyd
November 11, 2012
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