Garlock, Bruce Edward Born April 17, 1933, died peacefully at home Oct. 9, 2020. Preceded in death by beloved parents Russell & Dorothy Garlock & siblings Dick & Janet Garlock. Survived by loving wife Ruth; children Jimmy Garlock, Julie (Dan) Ruegemer; grandchildren Cole, Ethan, Brooke Garlock and Liza, Gavin, Henry Ruegemer & Zahvie. Bruce was a veteran of the Korean War, he served as a medic in Germany for 3 years. He attended Washburn High School, University of Minnesota & Carlton College. He grew up in Minneapolis with summers at their Big Island Cabin. He loved his life with Ruth at their Lake Minnetonka home. He enjoyed sailing, boating, square dancing, singing, tennis, badminton, watching the birds, concerts at the Depot & Lake Harriet. He was so proud of his children & grandchildren and loved to hear what they were involved in. A private burial will be held Nov. 2 at 9am at Fort Snelling. Memorials to Gillespie Center, Park Nicollet Hospice, or Bethel United Methodist. Contact Julie with questions 952-215-1479.

Published on October 18, 2020


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