Randy "Bruce" Neal

Randy "Bruce" Neal, age 73, passed away on January 17, 2024 at Birchwood Cottages in North Mankato, Minnesota. Memorial Services are pending.

Bruce was born on November 26, 1950 to Orville and Hazel (Krinke) Neal in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up in Mound, Minnesota until the family moved to Great Falls, Montana where they lived for many years. Before his senior year they moved to Spokane, Washington. Bruce graduated from East Valley High School in Spokane, Washington.

Bruce returned to Mound, Minnesota after graduation. During this time, Bruce owned his own sandblasting company in Mayer, Minnesota and completed various jobs throughout the Midwest. He was hardworking, an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He had a great love for dogs. Specifically, his many labrador retrievers.

He will be remembered for his heart of gold. Bruce also had a great sense of humor and a smile that would light up a room.

Bruce is survived by his siblings, Barb Hanson of Spokane, Washington, Rick Neal (Significant other, Joan Clarke) of Spokane, Washington, and Terry (Rosalind) Neal of Le Sueur, Minnesota; along with cousins, many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents.