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Bruce Scott

July 6, 1942 — October 18, 2020

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Bruce Scott, age 78, of Forest Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 18, 2020.  He was born on July 6, 1942 to Walter and Helen Scott.  Bruce graduated from South St. Paul High School, Class of 1960.  He served his country in the United States Air Force as an electronics repairman.  He spent three years in Japan before his honorable discharge in 1964.  He was employed by Univac (Sperry) for over 30 years, finishing his career as a Supervisor in the Final Assembly Department.  He retired from Micom in 2007.  Bruce had a passion for working on computers, loved repairing anything mechanical, keeping his yard immaculate and most of all spending time with his son and granddaughter.  He was always there to help people whatever the need and was an incredible father, grandpa, brother and friend.  Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Helen; grandson, David Knutson.  He is survived by his son, Gregory Scott; granddaughter, Harmony Scott; step-daughters, Marianne Matzke, Cathy Casavant, Jane Riege, Carolyn Border;  brother, Bob (Linda) Scott; sister, Jayne (Dennis) Westlind; nieces and nephews, Lisa (Minh) Nguyen,  Bridget (Mike) Halloran, Gary (Bonnie) Epperson, Kevin (Rosy) Epperson, Tony (Francesca) Pisarski; great nieces, nephews and many good friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake.  Visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. To ensure the safety and health of all in attendance, we will be following the guidelines of Executive Order 20-62.  Please call for additional information. For those who prefer or require continued precautions, livestreaming will be available.

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Visitation

Thursday, October 29, 2020

9:30 - 10:30 am (Central time)

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Funeral Service

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)

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Interment

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Starts at 12:30 pm (Central time)

Fort Snelling National Cemetery

7601 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55450

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