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Bruce Norman Sundberg, 79, lifelong resident of Garrison, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Woodland Good Samaritan Village, Brainerd. He was born in Minneapolis on February 13, 1946 to Norman and Merle (Ford) Sundberg.
Bruce graduated from Onamia High School before serving in the United States Navy. Later, returning home, he spent many years assisting his parents in operating the Mille Lacs Motel.
Bruce was also a licensed Barber and still maintained his status as one although he hadn’t practiced for many years.
Bruce was a devoted member of Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church of Garrison. He also volunteered at the Garrison Thrift Shop. Bruce was a quiet, single man who was kind and compassionate. He enjoyed working on old cars and enjoyed any conversation about them. He promoted Peace and Love and used it as his closing signature for all the cards he sent to his many, many friends.
Bruce is preceded in death by his parents.
Bruce is survived by his brother, Keith Sundberg (his children, Kyle and Amy), sister, Lynne (Randy) LeeJoice (their son, Robert), brother, Glen (Dinah) Sundberg (their son, Spencer and his children, Quinn and Ace) and many friends.
Services will be Thursday, October 2nd at 11 AM in Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Garrison. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Garrison Cemetery. To leave a message of condolence, please visit: www.srtfuneral.com. Arrangements are with Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Aitkin.
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