Bruce Possehl

BRUCE MICHAEL POSSEHL, age 70, of Waseca, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca.

Born on June 27, 1954, in Waseca to Walter and Gloria (Knudson) Possehl. He attended Waseca Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1972. Bruce was united in marriage to Kathy Magee in 1976 and together they lived in Waseca, later divorced. In 1984, Bruce was united in marriage to Carol Mengis, who preceded him in death. 

Throughout his life, Bruce worked at Wolf’s, Brown Printing and for over 30 years at Design Homes in Waseca. Because of his extensive time working at design homes, Bruce learned almost every backroad in the state and enjoyed driving around the countryside with his brother Rick. Bruce was an avid fisherman, hunter, and birdwatcher. He loved nature and would frequently stop during his road trips to take pictures of deer and other wildlife. Bruce will be remembered as a big man with an even bigger heart. He would do anything for anybody. Bruce was a straight shooter who did not mince words, but his family knew he did this because he cared for those around him. Because he never had any children of his own, his nieces and nephews meant the world to him. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Waseca. 

Bruce is survived by his siblings: Paulette (Paul) Born of Waseca, Marty (Coleen) Possehl of Claremont, and Diane (Jerry) Roeker of Smiths Mill; sisters-in-law, Janet Possehl of Waseca, and Valerie Possehl of Waseca; brother-in-law, Richard Papinski of Eagan; many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. 

Preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Chuck and Richard; sister, Barbara Papinski. 

Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church in Waseca with Pastor Ashley Kuhlman, officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. 

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