Bruce A. Brantner, age 66, of Durand, passed away on Tuesday, March 19^th, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a long fight with kidney cancer.

Bruce was born the 3rd child of Bernard and Marlyn (Laschinger) Brantner in rural Mondovi. He grew up on the family farm with his many siblings. After graduation he started his career in insulation with multiple companies. He settled on a small hobby farm in rural Durand where he started his family. He and Laura (Askew) got married in June of 1996 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mondovi. He loved to checkup on the neighborhood and travel the backroads. Typically, he would find himself at one of his friends or family’s homes or garages visiting. He had the gift of gab and would strike up conversation with anyone, anywhere along with searching for the best deal “free”. He had a workshop where he spent countless hours with his brother Donny and his children, working on anything and everything. In his later years he spent time watching old westerns and the Three Stooges with his Grandson Daxton and sharing stories with his visitors. He always had a story to share and will be missed.

Bruce is survived by his wife Laura, Children; Jason (Stephanie), Melissa (Wyatt) Swenson, Grandchildren; Daxton and Autumn, his brothers and sisters; Patrick, Duane (Cindy), Rita (David) Shaw, Linda (Roger) Brott, Lorna (Patrick) Anderson, Kenneth (Darlene), Galen, Shirley, Gary (Dena), Daniel (Lois), Debbie (John) Rohland, Calvin (Karen), Joan (Steve) Huppert, and Diane (Dennis) Gallion, along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by; his parents, 2 brothers, Darrel and Donny, and many aunts and uncles.

Bruce’s family would like to thank all his healthcare teams that helped him through his battle with cancer. As well as all his family and friends that visited and helped brighten his day throughout his past years.

Prayer Services will be 11:00AM Saturday, March 23, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rock Falls with Rev. Timothy Welles officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00PM-7:00PM Friday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Gary & Judi Bauer March 24, 2024, at 6:40pm

   Sending our sympathy to the Brantner Family as Gary grew up as neighbors with Bruce and his siblings. Keeping all of you in our prayers

2. Theresa March 24, 2024, at 5:14pm

   Our family, Sr. Karen Streveler, Theresa Czubakowski, Ron Streveler 1st cousins to Bruce, and Jen (Ben) , 2nd cousin send out heartfelt sympathy to all of Bruce's family during their loss. Blessings and prayers are sent your way.

3. Sylvia Canada March 21, 2024, at 5:14pm

   My sincere condolences to your family.

4. Rick and Carol Richardson March 21, 2024, at 9:49am

   Sympathy to the Brantner family.

5. Patricia Frion March 20, 2024, at 9:20pm

   Deepest sympathy to all

6. Sandy Larson March 20, 2024, at 8:21pm

   So sorry Rita & Lorna for the loss of your brother from a long battle with kidney cancer. Thinking & praying for you and all of your Family as you go through these difficult days without him.

7. Dennis Brunner March 20, 2024, at 6:53pm

   Our deepest sympathy to the whole Brantner family.

8. Rita McNaughton March 20, 2024, at 5:14pm

   Lora, so sorry to here of your husband's passing. You have my deepest sympathy.
   Great Aunt Rita McNaughton

9. RON and Darlene Huppert March 20, 2024, at 4:25pm

   Sorry for your loss, he was a good man, and will be missed.

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