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Bruce A. Bearson

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Bruce A. Bearson, 72, of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at home after a short and courageous battle with leukemia. 

Bruce was born to Martin J. and Eleanor C. Bearson on July 14, 1931 in Fargo, ND. He graduated from Fargo High School and attended Interstate Business College. Bruce spent 2 years in the Army.  In 1954 he moved to Eau Claire where he and his father owned and operated the Edwards Hotel. He became an Eau Claire realtor, eventually owning and operating Bearson Realty. 


On October 24,1987, he married Yvonne Zank. He was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, supporting the youth, ushering, delivering holiday baskets, and many other volunteer positions. Bruce was a extremely giving, caring and generous person, never having a bad word to say about anyone. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Bruce is survived by his loving wife, Yvonne, Frederick Zank III (Linda) of Eau Claire, Becky Zank of Altoona, Paul (Angie) Zank of Fall Creek, and his mother-in-law, Ara Deutscher of Fall Creek; Two brothers, Paul (Ruth) Bearson of Eau Claire and Tim Bearson of Florida; Sisters-in-law, Donna (Milton) Dickinsen of Augusta, Helen Bearson of Grafton, ND and Bonnie (Ron) Bearson-Aken of Alexandria, MN; Brother-in-law, John (Barb) Deutscher of Menomonie; Several Bearson nieces and nephews, Mike Bearson, Ron Bearson, Karen (Vaughn) Blaeser, Randy (Sue) Bearson, Barbara (Jim) Bell, Brad (Penny) Bearson, Bob (Agnes) Bearson, Jeff (Jan) Bearson, Jayni (Gary) Bearson- Woodford, and Jay (Lisa) Bearson. Deutscher nieces and nephews, Julie (Scott) Schutknecht and Jack (Gina) Deutscher. Dickinsen nieces and nephews, Kevin (Cindy) Dickinsen, Steve (Roseanne) Dickinsen, Milton Dickinsen Jr., John (Gloria) Dickinsen Mitch (Lonna) Dickinsen, Mark (Andrea) Dickinsen and Joy (Jim) Nowak.

Papa loved his grandchildren Christine Ellious, John (Colleen) Zank, Zachy and Lukie Zank and his great grandchildren Nathan, Jacob, Alex, Mercedes, and Bailey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Eleanor; two brothers, Jack and Bill Bearson; a niece, Janna Deutscher, and great nephew Steven Dickinsen II.

Visitation will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 3214 Golf Rd. on Friday, October 10 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the time of service. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. David Anderson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Forest Hill Cemetery in Eau Claire.

In Lieu of flowers, the family has set up a "Bruce Bearson Memorial Fund" for a CVTC realtor scholarship. Memorials may be sent directly to RCU at 4501 Royal Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54701.

Fuller-Speckien Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Sign the guest book on line at www.fullerspeckien.com.

 

 



 


   
       
 

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