Wendy Jo Bruce, age 51 of Pine Island died unexpectedly, following a brief illness, on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester surrounded by her family.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Pine Island United Methodist Church, Pine Island, MN. Pastor Carolyn Westlake will officiate. Family and friends will be received one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Pine Island Cemetery at a later date.
Wendy Jo Jennings was born on March 7, 1963 in River Falls, Wisconsin the daughter of Calvin and Dorcas (Larson) Jennings. She attended school in River Falls and graduated in 1981 from River Falls High School. Wendy continued her education at University-Wisconsin River Falls, graduating in 1986 with a degree in Agriculture Business. Shortly after her graduation she became a program technician at Farm Services in Rochester, Minnesota and continued her work there until her death. She and Michael Allen Bruce were united in marriage at the Pine Island Methodist Church on April 12, 1997. The couple lived and farmed in New Haven township, rural Pine Island. Wendy was a loving wife, daughter, sister and friend. She enjoyed long walks, playing board games and time spent with her family, including her dog, Trixie. She was a member of Pine Island Methodist Church.
Wendy is survived by her husband of 17 years, Mike Bruce of Pine Island, her parents; Calvin and Dorcas Jennings of River Falls, WI, sister; Julie (Ron) Golombiecki of Chokio, MN, brother; Timothy (Carrie) Jennings of River Falls, WI, her father and mother-in-law; LaMoyne (Lois) Bruce of Pine Island and two sisters-in-law; Tracy (Kern) Minehan of Newton, WI and Tricia (Mark) Karppi of Pine Island. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
Online condolences can be made at mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com. Memorials in Wendy's name to the Pine Island Methodist Church or other charities of your choice are appreciated.
Celebration of Life
FEB
5.
2:00 PM (CST)
Pine Island United Methodist Church
Pine Island, MN