Bruce Earl Wilson, age 82, of Luverne, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage surrounded by his family.
He was born July 8, 1943, in Adrian, to LeRoy and Leona (Dalberg) Wilson. He graduated from Magnolia High School. He served his country in the National Guard for many years.
Bruce married Jana Ledgerwood on Aug. 2, 1964, in Inwood, Iowa. The couple lived in Luverne where Bruce worked for the city as a line superintendent.
He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Luverne, where he served as an usher and deacon; and the Hardwick American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and most of all, spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Jana Wilson, Luverne; three children, Pam (Bill) Rasmussen, Luverne; Brenda (Scot) Lunt, Adrian; and Wendy (Pradeep) Jayaraman, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; six grandchildren, Dustin (Alyssa) Wilson, Brewster; Amanda (Brian) Mazza, Adrian; Kyle (Tina) Lunt, Adrian; Alecia (Brandon) Lunt, Adrian; Ketan and Sasha; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; seven great-grandchildren, Devin, Carter, Jacoby, Holly, Kade, Knox and Dexter; sister, Geri Hink, Lake City; and a brother, Dan (Barb) Wilson, Duluth.
He was preceded in death by his parents; great-granddaughter, Erin Mazza; two brothers, Dave and Brad Wilson; sister-in-law, Barb Wilson; and a brother-in-law, Gordy Hink.
Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Funeral was at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bethany Lutheran Church in Luverne, officiated by Pastor Andrew Palmquist.
Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Rushmore.
