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Hultgren Funeral Home and Cremation Center - WheatonBruce Riemann Obituary
Bruce C. Riemann, age 75, a resident of Elgin, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. He was born June 16, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri to Marvin & Vera Riemann.
He graduated from Platteville High School with the class of 1968 and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-Platteville to study mechanical engineering.
He built a career in sales, working for companies including John Deere, Fiatallis & New Holland. Later transitioning to home construction and sales.
A lifelong, devout Christian and active member of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, Bruce found great purpose in service. He volunteered with St. John Lutheran Church’s ALERT disaster response teams, traveling to communities impacted by natural disasters to help rebuild and offer support. He took deep joy in helping others and living out his faith.
In his quieter moments, Bruce was an avid collector. He enjoyed coin collecting and maintained a cherished Lionel O-gauge model train collection.
He will be remembered as a loving brother, father and grandfather, a man of strong faith, and someone who strove to make a difference through his work and willingness to serve.
He is survived by his children Brad (Melissa) Riemann, Meredith Riemann & Delaney (Bryan) Ballard; his granddaughters Cecilia & Adella Ballard; his sisters Kathleen (Doug) Mitchell, Cheryl (Bob) Hallberg & Caren (Kent) Stone; and numerous nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10:00 am at St. John Lutheran Church, 410 N. Cross St., Wheaton, IL 60187.
Memorial gifts may be directed to St. John Lutheran Church.
Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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