Bruce W. Grabau

June 21, 2008

Bruce W. Grabau, age 55, formerly of Boone, died April 17, 2008 in Bloomington, Minnesota. Prior to moving to Minnesota, Bruce was active in Boone County 4-H and played Babe Ruth League baseball in Boone. While living in Minnesota, he was active in the Martin County 4-H. Bruce graduated from Fairmont High School in 1971, Minnesota West Community and Technical College, and the University of Minnesota in 1977 with a degree in Business Administration. He worked for Swift Systems and Fairmont Foods before moving to Bloomington. He later worked for Travel Tags, a Division of Taylor Corporation, until his retirement in 2006. Bruce was active in his Church and was an avid sports fan, who followed the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers closely. His care and concern for others was well recognized among his family, friends and co-workers. His father, George Grabau; stepfather, Wilbert Schwieger, maternal grandparents, Christian and Katie Lutjen; and paternal grandparents, Herman and Hilda Grabau preceded him in death. He is survived by his mother, Irene Schwieger of Fairmont, Minnesota; 2 brothers Marshall Grabau and wife,Jerry of West Des Moines, Iowa and Blaine Grabau of Fairmont, Minnesota; a sister Melanie Lawson and husband, John of Maple Grove, Minnesota; 4 stepbrothers Kenneth Schwieger and wife, Carol of Cottage Grove, Oregon, Bruce Schwieger and wife Kathy and Keith Schwieger and wife Lori both of Fairmont, Minesota, Jeff Schwieger and wife Dawn of Shakopee, Minnesota; a stepsister Wanda Tessaro and husband Joe of Magalia, California; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial service in Minnesota was held on Monday afternoon, April 21st at at 2:00 p.m. at the Christ the King Lutheran Church in Bloomington, Minneosta. A memorial service will be held on Saturday morning, June 21st at 10:00 a.m. at the Stark-Welin Chapel in Boone. Interment will be in the Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone. Friends may call at the Stark-Welin Chapel in Boone on Saturday morning, June 21st from 8:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be directed to the Christ the King Lutheran Church, 8600 Fremont Avenue S., Bloomington, Minnesota 55420.