Pauline L. Bruce
Pauline L. Bruce peacefully entered into Eternal Life and joined her husband, Don, in Heaven on Monday, February 22, 2021. Pauline was born in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, on October 4, 1928, the daughter of Vernon and Mabel (Johnson) Boyer. She married the love of her life, Donald J. Bruce on June 22, 1946, after he returned from serving in WWII. They made a home in Milwaukee; then in 1955, they moved into the new home that they built in Brookfield, Wisconsin. She was a devoted, loving wife and beloved mother of eleven children. In 1986 Don and Pauline retired and moved to Adams County, Wisconsin, to enjoy life in the country; and quickly became active members of their church and community. She was a wonderful homemaker; loved to bake bread and prepare large meals. Pauline always had a quick smile, a kind word and spread joy to everyone she met. She loved being with children and spent many hours reading books to children at the Grand Marsh Grade School. She was a member of St. Ann’s Ladies Aid, VFW Auxiliary Post #6003, and a 30-year member of Adams County–Wisconsin Association for Home and Community Education (HCE) and enjoyed actively volunteering at its fund-raising events. Past member of St. Luke’s Parish, Brookfield, Wisconsin, and the Lioness Club. Pauline is survived by her children: Pauline, Eileen (Courtlandt) Piehler, Donald (Maureen), Maureen (William) Wist, Christine Woolley, Geraldine (Jerold) Lundt, Doreen (Darryl) Fiedler, and Jolene (Todd) Thurber. She is also survived by 31 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Pauline is further survived by her brothers, Duane (Nancy) Hoffmann and Ronald Hoffmann; and her sisters, Karen (Jerome) Anderson and Denise (Kenneth) Burch. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Donald; son, Ronald; daughters: Kathleen Bruce-Neumann and Colleen Ostrom; son-in-law, Perry Woolley; beloved grandchild, Jeanette; and beloved great-grandchildren: Mason, Haley, and Imani Hope. Further survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. A special thank you to the staff of Silver Lake Manor, Wautoma, Wisconsin, and Agnesian Hospice Hope. Memorial donations can be made in Pauline’s name to HCE of Adams County. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 8, 2021 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wautoma, Wisconsin. Father William Evans will officiate. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. on Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will be at the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Town of New Chester, Wisconsin at a later date. If unable to attend service, please join us to celebrate by Live Streaming video on Facebook, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wautoma, WI.
Great-grandma I really wished I knew you better but I remember the time I visited you and I had the best time ever and we went out to eat and it was amazing whenever I was with you I felt at home I will miss you so much.
Sincerely,
Cameron
Pauline always brought a smile to everyone at lunch. She really enjoyed talking about and showing off her projects in the library. Her positive attitude was such a joy. Pauline will be missed.
Maureen, Bill and family. I am sorry for you loss of your mother. I know how close you were to her. She was such a sweet lady and is such a lovely soul. She was one of the first persons who helped me out when I moved to Adams. I was glad to have our visits in Wautoma over the last year or so. She was always so happy to talk.
Maureen, Bill and family. I am sorry for you loss of your mother. I know how close you were to you. She was such a sweet lady and is such a lovely soul. She was one of the first persons who helped me out when I moved to Adams. I was glad to have our visits in Wautoma over the last year or so. She was always so happy to talk.
Maureen and family, sorry for your loss. Pauline always had a wonderful smile on her face and hello when you saw her. Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Maureen and family, so sad for your loss. Pauline was such a sweet lady and caring volunteer at our Kid’s Day.
Very sorry to see your Mom passed away, she sure was a very super great lady, always a pleasure to talk with, we offer our sincere condolences to her family.
Aunt Pauline is one of the kindest, most generous souls I’ve ever known. Some if my most special memories are of driving to their house for our annual Little Christmas Eve visit. Aunt Pauline always had hot cocoa, candycanes, and stollen waiting for us. And we’d always get to ring the big bell! Aunt Pauline also taught me how to make bread, and gave me her recipe for Pa’s Loaves. I hope I can be half as much joy and love to this world as my Aunt Pauline.
Don & Maureen, we are so sorry on the loss of Pauline. Sending sincere condolences and prayers.
Maureen and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. I’ll always remember her wearing her cow costume – lovely lady.
She was always such a sweet, wonderful sister to me. Rest with the other angels Pauline. They are in good company now. Love you.
She was always a + as my mother would say very happy home oriented great mom always had so many fun times going over there to play and sleeping over dancing in the basement records She was always very welcoming and always had a smile on her face we will all miss her especially her children and grandchildren I’m sure she was a very great lady
Maureen and family – My Sympathy in the loss of your Loved One.
My deepest sympathy to your family. She was a wonderful woman, mother and human being.
Love Edie Hoeft(John and Bernice Buhl’s daughter)
Pauline will always be in my heart as a fun loving kind wonderful woman. As a child I remember always feeling welcomed into her home and life.
I pray her memory will be one of joy and comfort to all who knew and loved her.
Our deepest condolences. Pauline was a great lady!
Peggy (Komppa) and Scott Treland
Maureen and family,
So sorry to hear this. Pauline was a great lady. She always had a big smile on her face. She will be sadly missed.
What an amazing and sweet lady! My Dad (Terry Edgerton) is recently saving her a spot! Many years of great memories at Patricks Lake, with the Bruces’! Just a couple years ago she drove herself to meet some of the family at the “Corn N Tater” festival! We always enjoyed Pauline!! Condolences and much love!!!!♡♡♡
Theresa (Edgerton) Lauer
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was quite an impressive woman who clearly had a heart of gold. I regret that I didn’t get to know her better. God bless you and your family at this difficult time.
Sorry to hear of the passing of Pauline; our sympathy to her family. She was a nice lady – always so positive & friendly.
Maureen & Family, so sorry for your loss of this wonderful lady.
She will be missed so much. I was truly blessed to have been one of the 32 grandchildren she had. So many amazing memories, I will never forget her smile, her kindness, the smell when walking into her kitchen, her positivity in life, and much much more…. There is comfort knowing she is now with her other loves ones that she has missed for so long. Love you Grandma <3
So sorry to hear of Pauline’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. Prayers for the family
Deep sympathy to all of the family. Aunt Pauline was a special person. She was kind and caring to all. I will miss her smiling face and the family updates . She always had a smile and a cup of tea whenever I stopped into see her.
Sincerely,
Juner