Bruce Emerson

Bruce Virgil Emerson age 61 of New Richmond, Wisconsin died on Tuesday February 5, 2013 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Bruce was born on November 10, 1951 in New Richmond, Wisconsin to Virgil & Alice (Kiekhoefer) Emerson. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Edward & Doris Kiekhoefer; paternal grandparents, Oliver & Beatrice Emerson; father, Virgil Emerson and his brother, Curtiss Emerson. Bruce is survived by his loving wife of 27 years Pam (Simon); children, Micaela Ellevold and Scott Emerson; mother, Alice Emerson; sister, Diane (Howard) Lauridsen; sister-in-law, Debbie (Joel) Laventure; brother-in-law, Mike Simon; nephews, Miles Lauridsen and Dan Dodge; nieces, Erin Lauridsen and Stacy Sindelar, and his beloved dogs, Willis & Solly. Bruce was self-employed. Emerson Services: “Lawn Care, Home Maintenance, Painting” was stated on his business card but he did so much more. Whatever the customer wanted he researched, analyzed, and worked until they were satisfied. He fulfilled the company name with an eye to detail and quality. Many will miss the conversations that they had with Bruce during the process. Bruce coached for several years at many levels in New Richmond – from middle school football to both boys & girls basketball. Bruce was the fourth generation to farm on his family farm. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, walks in the woods with his dogs. He loved his family and was a devoted father, husband, brother, son, uncle and friend. Funeral service 11 AM Saturday February 9, 2013 at Ready Randy’s Banquet Facility 1490 131st Street in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Visitation 4-7 PM Friday February 8, 2013 at the Cullen Crea Funeral Home 307 South Arch Avenue in New Richmond Wisconsin. Visitation also one hour prior to the service at Ready Randy’s. Memorials preferred to the charity of the donor’s choice.