Bruce A. Schneewind

1954 - 2024

Bruce Allan Schneewind, age 69, of Lester Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at EdenBrook Edina in Edina, Minnesota. Memorial Service was held Saturday, March 23, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at St. John's UCC in Bongards, Minnesota, with interment following in the church cemetery. Gathering of Family & Friends was held Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 9:30 - 11:00 A.M., one and a half hours prior to the service at the church. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Scott Siefert; Organist: Marjorie Hemmann; Congregational Hymns: "In The Garden," "The Old Rugged Cross," "How Great Thou Art;" Urn Bearers: Brian Schneewind, Robert Schneewind.

Bruce Allan Schneewind was born on September 28, 1954, at Nagel Hospital in Waconia, Minnesota. He was the son of Orlin and Kathleen (Herrmann) Schneewind. Bruce was baptized in the Christian faith on October 17, 1954, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth on March 31, 1968. Bruce received his education in Waconia and graduated with the Waconia High School class of 1973.

Bruce was united in marriage to Mary Miller on June 5, 1987; who sadly passed away from leukemia soon after. On May 11, 1990, Bruce was united in marriage to Tara Birkholz. The couple shared over 33 years together.

Bruce grew up on the family dairy farm and greatly enjoyed the farm life and country living. Bruce was employed at several local businesses which included; Bongard's Creamery, Young America Corp, Medallion Cabinetry, and Lester Building Systems, LLC.

Bruce's favorite activity when he was young was playing ball with the neighborhood farm boys. Once he was older, he enjoyed spending time outdoors; biking, swimming, and camping out in the woods. Bruce also enjoyed playing in pool leagues with his brother, Brian.

Bruce Allan Schneewind passed away on March 1, 2024, due to secondary complications from a stroke at EdenBrook Edina in Edina, Minnesota, at the age of 69 years, 5 months, and 3 days. Blessed be his memory.

Bruce is survived by his Wife, Tara Schneewind; Father, Orlin Schneewind; Brothers, Brian Schneewind, Robert Schneewind and his wife, Judi; Nieces and Nephews, Nicole Schneewind, Lindsay Kestner and her husband, Chad, Danielle Schneewind, Erin Rolf and her husband, Luke, Angela Erickson and her husband, Brad, Andrew Schneewind and his wife, Heather; Step Niece and Nephew, Tim Larson and his wife, Lisa, Stacey Larson; Great-Nieces and Great-Nephews, Ella Schneewind, Koby Kestner, Abby Kestner, Chad Kestner Jr., Sihaya Kestner, Zane Kestner, Axel Kestner, Corum Kestner, Rhalina Kestner, Kailaya Kestner, Wilder Kestner, Zeke Kestner, Maddux Hinkle, Brady Rolf, Megan Rolf, Brendan Rolf, Hans Schneewind, Iris Schneewind; Aunt, Marjorie Hemmann; Special Friends, Jacquelyn Schneewind, and Sarah Schneewind; Other Relatives and Many Friends.

Bruce was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Schneewind; Mother, Kathleen Schneewind; Brother, Richard Schneewind; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law; Arvin and Janelle Birkholz.

Arrangements by the Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel of Lester Prairie. www.mcbridechapel.com.