Bruce Kuettner

KUETTNER
Bruce J.
Age 72, of Taylors Falls
Formerly of St. Paul
Preceded in death by his parents, George and Margaret Kuettner and his brother George. Bruce is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Carol; son, Scott (Sue); daughter, Stephanie Kruse (Dorian Peterson); grandchildren, Greg Haley, Bryan Haley (Tessa), Cory Haley (Megan), Sandi Kruse; great-grandchildren, Talon Haley, Peyton Haley, Preston Haley and Adeline Haley; sisters, Mary Anne Papke (Richard), and Phyllis Fortier, and many other family and friends. Bruce lived a full and happy life. He named Camp Needlepoint at age 15. He was a cheerleader and Gymnast at both Murray High School and the University of Minnesota. He had such a good time at the "U", they asked him to leave. He then went on to graduate with a B.A. from the College of St. Cloud with a teaching degree. He taught in the St. Paul Public School System, first as a Physical Education Teacher and then as a Guidance Counselor after receiving his Masters Degree from the University of Wisconsin at River Falls. He also coached Gymnastics, boys at Johnson High School and girls at Harding High School. He served 12 years on the Lake Elmo Volunteer Fire Dept, 5 years as Chief, and was Membership Treasurer for the St. Paul Teachers Association for many years. His last dream was to have a small farm with Southdown Babydoll sheep, He was able to live that dream for 3 years and enjoyed every minute. Memorial service Friday, 11:00 A.M. at EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, 214 North 3rd Street, Stillwater. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at church.