Bruce Joseph "Brutus" Spinner

Bruce Joseph "Brutus" Spinner

Bruce Spinner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Island Cremations and Funeral Home on Dec. 10, 2025.
Bruce Joseph Spinner (Brutus) 65 years old Born in Iowa City IA October 14th, 1960. He passed away on December 8th, 2025, in Melbourne Florida due to complications with his diabetes. He graduated from Armstrong High School in 1978 in Plymouth MN. From there he went to acquire a degree in Diesel Mechanics and started wrenching on large engines, which he enjoyed. After working in this field for a few years he decided to move to Florida where he lived the remainder of his life. Bruce enjoyed people most of all spending time with them. He also enjoyed going to his local American Legion every Friday night for diner and drinks with his best friend and partner Cynthia Baldwin of Melbourne FL. Some of his passions were riding his motorcycle whenever possible, he also loved taking his golf cart around the area with Cindy. He had a passion for our Veterans (His Father Joseph Spinner was a Vet) as he would every year visit the Vietnam traveling Memorial to honor them. He also visited Daytona Beach Biketoberfest every year. Bruce is survived by his Sister Annette Spinner of Plymouth MN, Brother Todd Spinner (Diane) of Red Wing MN, Neice's -Angie (Nick) Meyer of Lake City MN & Samantha (Josh) Pilger of Zumbrota MN. Nephew Douglas Hodgeman (Olivia) of Norwood Young America. And Great Nephew & Neice Noah & Natalie Meyer.
Family members predeceased include Father Joseph Spinner, Mother Patrica Spinner, Sister Debbie Spinner, Sister Kelly Spinner, Aunts Marylin Spinner, Carol Spinner, Grand Parents on both sides Mother and Father's.
Special Thank you to some dear friends of Bruce's Curtis & Kathy Parsons of Melbourne FL, A stepson Vincent Holmes and daughter Tauren of Melbourne FL.
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My thoughts and prayers for family, especially Todd. I live in Melbourne Beach, and worked with Todd over the years. It´s always hard to lose family. . Mark Tsatsos

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