BRUCE EDWARD GOSSEN

Mass of Christian Burial for Bruce Edward Gossen, 72, of Minneota, took place on March 21, 2024, at St. Edward Catholic Church. A public visitation and prayer service was held on March 20, 2024, at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Minneota. Visitation continued on the morning of March 21 at the Remembrance Center. A rosary was held at St. Edward Church on March 21. Burial took place at St. Edward Catholic Cemetery following the funeral mass. Upon conclusion of the graveside service, a luncheon was held at St. Edward Church.
Bruce died on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
Bruce Edward Gossen was born on Aug. 17, 1951, to Vincent and Theresa (Janssen) Gossen in Marshall, MN. He was raised in Minneota and graduated from Minneota Public High School in the spring of 1969. Upon graduation, he joined the workforce and was employed many different places throughout southwest Minnesota. Some of his favorite jobs include truck driving, farming, cabinet making, and greens keeping.
In 1976, he met the love of his life, Edna Eischens. The couple was married on June 2, 1978, at Hope Lutheran Church in Minneota. They raised their family in Minneota.
Bruce had many hobbies throughout his life. He loved woodworking and latchhooking. He could often be found going for a ride on his Harley. Bruce enjoyed playing golf with his friends and family. He would cheer on his sons and grandsons at their wrestling meets.
He is survived by his wife Edna Gossen; children Tracy (Chad) Dahle, Tammy Gossen, Cody (Carolyn) Gossen, Shawn (Jaclyn) Gossen; grandchildren Hannah Abbott, Samuel Abbott, Cate Starzl, Charley Starzl, Cole Gossen, Dallas Gossen, Colten Gossen, Emmitt Gossen, Bentley Gossen; siblings Karen (Rodney) Golden, Mona (Jeff) Hammer, Pamela (James) Haugen; sister-in-law Marge (Brian) Obe; many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
Bruce is preceded in death by his parents Vincent and Theresa Gossen; twin brother Brian Gossen.