Bruce A. Lawrence, 84

Delavan – Bruce Alan Lawrence, 84, of Delavan, MN, died peacefully in his sleep on June 3, 2025. Born on Nov. 29, 1940 in Blue Earth, MN, he was a devoted husband to Kayla, and a loving father to Jodi, Wendy and Brian. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 9 at 11 a.m. at Hope United Methodist Church in Blue Earth, MN.

Visitation will be at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth on Sunday, June 8 from 4-6 p.m., and one hour before the service at the church. Graveside service at Riverside Cemetery will immediately follow the funeral service.

A lifelong resident of this area, Bruce had farming in his blood from the day he was born. He worked hard tending the land he loved, dedicating his life to providing for his family. Bruce was known for his unwavering work ethic and his generous spirit in the community as he served on several church and farming-related committees throughout his lifetime.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kayla; children, Jodi (Bob) Tuthill, Wendy (Steve) Borchert, and Brian (Shannon) Lawrence; grandchildren, Travis (Amanda) Tuthill, Jeremy Alsaker, Lauren Alsaker, Brady (Chelsea) Lawrence; step- grandchildren, Karissa Borchert, Mark (Jessica) Borchert, and Ashley Borchert (fiance Colin Hillmer); great-grandchildren, Ronan, Treyton, and Alden Tuthill; step-great-grandchild, Ellis Flies; sister, Kathryn Frazee; as well as many dear friends and extended family members.

Bruce was preceded in death by infant daughter, Jacalyn; parents, Virgil and Lila (Fenske) Lawrence; in-laws, Lester and Dorothy (Kliendl) Arends; sisters-in-law, Susi (Arends) Amundson and Marvis (Arends) Schipper; and brothers-in-law, Doug Schipper and Terry Frazee.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Riverside Cemetery or Hope United Methodist Church.