Bruce Michael Stoecklein

Bruce Stoecklein passed away on April 13th, 2025. He was born May 8th, 1970, In Hutchinson, KS, the son of Peggy Brannan and Darold Stoecklein.
Bruce was a hard-working mechanic, construction worker, and a loving father, and grandfather. He was known for his love and passion for Harley Davidsons, Hot Rods, and rock and roll. He spent the majority of his life looking for peace within the four walls of NA.
He is survived by his father, Darold Stoecklein of Nickerson, KS; daughters, Kaitlyn Steierl and son-in-law Matthew Steierl of Buhler, KS; Jonna Stoecklein of Hutchinson, KS and Harlea Stoecklein of Independence, MO; grandsons, Kamdyn Steierl, Emmett Cellers and Maddox Steierl; granddaughters, Kaliya Steierl, Mia Vergara, lenyx Steierl and Anna'lea Vergara; step- daughters, Summer Cook of Manhattan, KS and Victoria Cook of Dodge City, KS; brothers, Darian Stoecklein of Missouri, Matt Stoecklein of Denver, CO; and Jason Brannan of Kingman, KS; sister, Christen Mixen and husband Derek of Hutchinson; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Bruce is preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Brannan; stepfather, William Brannan, and brother, Dalton Stoecklein.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 25th at 1:00 pm at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave Hutchinson, KS. Memorial contributions can be made to the family and sent in care of the funeral chapel.
Your destiny was to depart this life with the wind in your hair, a smile on your face and a rumble in the seat of your Harley. Your journey has ended- all we can hope for is that it was a ride to remember, and Heaven has golden roads that never end. Ride it like you stole it dad.