Bruce Panning

Bruce Panning of Belle Plaine, died unexpectedly on October 19, 2014 at home in Blakeley Township. Funeral service will be at 11a.m. on Thursday, October 23 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Rev. John Meyer will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30-11a.m. at church prior to the service. Interment with Military Honors will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Bruce was born in New Prague on August 12, 1944 to Raymond and Myra (Miller) Panning. He grew up in Blakeley Township and graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1962. Bruce farmed in Blakeley Township most of his life and also worked at Brinkman's in Le Center, Continental Grain in Savage and part time at Coborns' in Belle Plaine. Bruce was very involved with the Vet's Club in Belle Plaine, serving as an officer in many positions with the American Legion. He was also a member of 40/8 Voiture #1457 which is an elite membership for leaders of the American Legion in which he held many positions. Bruce was also active member at Trinity, volunteered at the Lutheran Home and the Belle Plaine Food Shelf. He is preceded in death by his parents. Bruce is survived by his sisters, Sandra Panning of Bloomington, Deb (Bill) Hart of Mankato. 2 Nieces, Nicole (Kevin) Graves and their son Hayden of Oakdale, Shannon Hart of Minnetonka, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

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