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Bruce Aaron Maalis was born in La Crosse, WI to James and Cleo (Sims) Maalis. After high school he attended St. Cloud State University before entering the U.S. Navy. He served from 1968-1971 on the USS Ranger aircraft carrier in the Tonkin Gulf and on the USS Saratoga. Bruce was honorably discharged from the Navy and attended vocational school for electronics.
Bruce worked as an electronics technician for several years before going to work for the US Postal Service. He was passionate about "grandpa's girls," horseshoes, golf, and baseball.
Bruce is survived by his daughter, Terryll (Gary) Beniek; siblings, David (Denise), Lynn (Carrie), Craig (Caryn), Brian; grandchildren, Kayla, Randi, Olivia; great grandchildren, Rylie, Lillian, Grayson, and Kenzo.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
29
Visitation
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Wenner Funeral Home - Cold Spring
600 Red River Ave. So., Cold Spring, MN 56320
Send FlowersOct
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Inurnment
3:00 p.m.
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery
15550 Minnesota 115, Little Falls, MN 56345
Send FlowersServices provided by
Wenner Funeral Home - Cold SpringOnly 4 days left for delivery to next service.