Abrahamson, Bruce A. Passed away peacefully at home with family and friends. At 83, Bruce lived a full-to-the-brim life marked with a passion for architecture, design and all things beautiful and fun. Preceded in death by parents, Cliff and Adena; sister, Shirley Laursen. Bruce is survived by his wife, Vickie, and his five children: Sue Montermini and grandchildren Christopher, Michael, Geoff, Bryan, and Mara and great- granddaughter Ania; Lisa Serposs and husband Alan and grandchildren David and Michael; Anni Davis, granddaughter Olivia; Tony Abrahamson; Nedret Rix and husband Adam and grandchildren Samuel and Astoria; nephews, David and Dwight Laursen, Taylor and Travis Dyer; nieces, Sandy Berezni and Cheryl Richardson. Bruce was a partner at Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Architects & Engineers with offices in Minneapolis, Rochester, Milwaukee, San Francisco, Sacramento and Los Angeles. His architecture won numerous regional and national awards and he received the Minnesota Society of Architect's highest award for professional service, the Gold Medal. He was known for his exuberant zest for living. The family is hosting a memorial celebration this Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Minnesota History Center, 345 Kellogg Blvd. West, St Paul at 6:30 pm. Bruce led the HGA team in designing this signature building. In lieu of flowers, please nurture the talents of young architects with a donation to the Bruce Abrahamson Scholarship fund at the University of Minnesota where he taught for twenty years. Address: Bruce Abrahamson Scholarship Fund, 200 Oak Street S.E. #500, Minneapolis, MN 55455.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
To the family of Bruce Abrahamson:
Please accept our sympathy for your loss. It was an honor to be with Bruce during his final days. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
The Fairview Hospice Team
Fairview Hospice
November 18, 2008 | Minneapolis, MN
To All those who knew Bruce Abrahamson
I knew Bruce from the days when he taught at the School of Architecture. He was the finest example of an architect, leader and friend. He was always a person that cherished the value of good humor and good design. He helped many a student understand architecture and many of us colleagues to value the profession we choose.
Bruce will be missed. I always looked forward to seeing him and to talk about architecture. He always had a creative look at...
Edward Kodet
November 17, 2008 | Minneapolis, MN
Anni & Family I very sorry to her of the passing of your father. He was a great architect like my father, and he will be greatly missed. I hope that you are doing well
allan rauma & family
November 15, 2008 | Brooklyn Park, MN
Vickie,
I was very sad to hear about Bruce's death. He was a special man and he was lucky to have spent much of his amazing life with you, a very special woman. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jay Goldberg
November 15, 2008 | Edina, MN
Dear Lisa & Family ~
I remember your father from our childhood as young dancers. I am so sad for your loss and know that he will be missed greatly by all the lives he touched. A remarkable man.
My blessings and prayers to you and yours at this most difficult time.
Constance Scheurer
Constance Scheurer
November 12, 2008 | Minneapolis, MN
I am saddened by Bruce's passing. I was privleged to work with him for 12 years at HGA and consider those to be some of the best years of my career. Bruce will always be remembered for his smile, kind nature, and easy graceful style. He will be missed.
Ronn Carlson
November 12, 2008 | Rochester, MN
Dear Vickie and Nedret,
We have already said our goodbye's to our remarkable pal but we want the rest of world to know that there is a very special place called "Gearhart, OR" where Bruce has left an indelible mark on our lives. The butterfly is on in his honor and we will toast him as we look towards the sea.
All our love, The Smiths and the Marks and the corgis too!
betty smith
November 12, 2008 | Gearhart, OR
I'm so sad today. But I'm comforted by the fact that Bruce has left behind so much love for family and friends and a lasting legacy for his students and colleagues in the industry he loved. He was an energetic man and that energetic soul lives on still. Vickie, I'm thinking of you and your family.
Kirk Olson
November 12, 2008 | New York, NY
Vickie,
I was sorry to hear about Bruce's passing. Please know that we are thinking about you and your family at this very difficult time.
Vicki And Jeff Anderson (Kirk Olson's sister)
Vicki and Jeff Anderson
November 12, 2008 | Bloomington, MN
