Bruce Worner
September 3, 1951 ~ September 18, 2023
Born in:
Breckenridge, Minnesota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Bruce Lynn Worner, age 72, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 in his home. Bruce was born September 3, 1951 to William and Elizabeth (Stelten) Worner in Breckenridge, Minnesota.
Bruce valued family. He treasured the memories created with his immediate and extended family. He is survived by his wife, Peggy (Stephenson), Fargo, North Dakota; daughters Mandy (Travis) Cleem and Ashley (Dana) Murphy; grandchildren Haleigh, Gavin, and Aiden Cleem and Rylie and Ethan Murphy, all of Moorhead, Minnesota.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant grandsons Connor and Wyatt Murphy, one brother and one sister.
Visitation will be from 12:00 – 1:00 pm on Friday, September 22, 2023 at The Lutheran Church of Good Shepherd, Moorhead, Minnesota followed by a memorial service at 1:00 pm. Pastor Mary Suomala Folkerds officiating. Internment will be at Good Shepherd’s columbarium following the service. The livestream for Bruce’s service can be found by following the link: YouTube.com/MoorheadGoodShepherd
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Peg and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Bruce, you and I go way back to the beginning of SE in the church and at St. John’s Hospital. Bruce was quite the guy! So glad I had the opportunity to learn from him and work with you both.
Peg and family – I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you find solace, as you grieve, in the memories you made with Bruce.
Peg and family – my thoughts are with you at this time and I am so sorry for your loss. The memories go back a lot of years.
Betty Jo
I met Bruce in 1998 when I started at SEHSC. One of the things I remember most is his smile, and a little giggle. I remember he was calm in crises and always seemed to know what to do. I was new and green and marveled at how nothing seemed to shake him, no matter the situation he stayed calm and took care of business. He was very kind to me as I learned how to navigate my new job. He will be missed. Peg-I am so sorry that you have lost your husband and best friend. I hope good memories help you make it through these difficult days and months to come.
Prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. Remember and cherish all the years shared with Bruce. He will always be there with you.
All my love
Aunt Mavis
I know that death is a part of life.
I know that the pain of loosing Bruce is real.
I know I will miss his smile from the other side of the fence.
But most of all I know he is now in a place where there is no pain and only love exists…Heaven
Your neighbor Jane
Peg
Hi Peg I worked with you at SE Human Services a long time ago so just wanted to send my condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peg, and family,
Words seem inadequate to express my heavy heart and the memories I have of working with both of you. I always valued and respected Bruce as a collegue and mentor. Thinking of you all.
Praying for His comfort for you and your family during this difficult time, Peg. 🙏🏻
Peg and family,
I’ve been thinking of all of you since learning of Bruce’s passing, and remembering the years of service both of you gave to our SE clients and staff. I know you have many wonderful memories as a family that will help you in the days ahead. I’m sorry I can’t be at the service today, but would like to get together with you soon. Take care-
Nancy
Peg and family, I am sorry for the loss of a husband and father. I hope the memories you made together will give you some comfort at a difficult time. My best wishes for all of you.
Ron Bedard
SEHSC alum
Peg and family,
I found out last night that Bruce’s service was that day. So sorry to not be there. Also so sad for your loss. Bruce loved you and his family and is being missed already. I’ve been remembering and contemplating our long relationship and the time and many ways we related. We met in the very early 70’s when he came to the state hospital while I was there. We became friends and colleagues at SE in the late 70’s. Lots of suppers together in the St John’s cafeteria. Went fishing together in northern Mn. Later he was my boss and colleague and even later I was his boss and colleague at Off Main. I’ve always thought of Bruce as my friend even though he could seem aloof and distant. I miss him now as the memories come.
God’s speed Bruce. You made a difference during your life and you are missed.
Peg; Deep sympathy to you and the rest of the family. So sad for your loss. Know you are cared for by many and are not alone in your loss.
Steve Illing
Peg – I just found out today that Bruce had passed away. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family. So blessed to know you both through our work at Southeast.
Dear Peg;
Usha Singh sent me an email today with the sad news that Bruce has passed away in September. I am so very sorry to hear this. He was an excellent counsellor and a good person, very helpful and I learned a lot from him. I am sure he will be missed family and friends.
Erin LaVenuta
Peg and family, Sending my deepest sympathy. I’m grateful for all the fun memories I have of working with Bruce and Peg at SEHSC. I learned so much from Bruce over the time we worked together. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Sherrie Peterson