Bruce Bungum, 71, of Sargeant, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 29, 2024.
Bruce was born on January 1, 1953, in Austin, MN, to Victor and Arletta Bungum. He was an accomplished country rock and roll musician, known as a singer-songwriter who made playing the 12-string guitar look effortless. Bruce created and produced "Music's Got the Best of Me" and was the lead for the band Longshot. His performances at countless venues and weddings across Minnesota were legendary for filling the room with joy, getting everyone dancing, and enjoying themselves to the fullest. Bruce attended Mankato State University, where his love for music flourished alongside his education.
Bruce fell in love with his high school sweetheart, Gail. Together, they built a life out in the country, constructing a house that they lovingly transformed into a home, where they raised their family. They created beautiful memories together.
A devoted Christian, Bruce was the epitome of a family man, raising three accomplished sons. They shared passion for football, Bruce especially enjoyed watching his sons play at both the high school and collegiate level. He worked tirelessly for Workforce Development Inc., aiding the southern Minnesota community in job placement and career development. Beyond his professional and musical life, Bruce cherished fishing and spending time with his family at Pelican Lake in Northern Minnesota.
As a loving husband, father, and grandfather, Bruce is survived by his wife, Gail; his sons, Andrew, Matthew (Denise), and Timothy (Lauren); and his cherished grandchildren, Ellis and Rae. He also leaves behind siblings: Carol Braun, Pam (Chuck) Nieman, June (Herb) Howard, Brenda (Gregg) Koch, Dean (Shelly) Bungum, and Lisa Bungum and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and nephews.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Arletta, his brother David, his sister Victoria, brother-in-law Gary Braun, and brother-in-law Steve Lambert, and niece Kayla Koch.
A celebration of life service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church, 109 Main St in Hayfield, MN. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2024, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 501 2nd St NW in Hayfield, MN and one hour prior to his service at the church on Saturday.
To share a special memory or condolence please, visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com, Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes ~ 501 2nd Street NW ~ Hayfield, Minnesota, 507-477-2259. Blessed be his memory.
