Obituary of Bruce M. Jansen

Bruce Jansen, 65, passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved most in North Dakota on Saturday, August 8th, 2015. Born on December 30, 1949 in Roseburg, OR. to Marvin and Alice Jansen of Amery, WI. After 6 years in the Navy as a submariner, Bruce headed the family farm in Wisconsin before moving to raise his family in Lebanon, CT. Recently retired from DST Systems, Inc., Bruce enjoyed golfing, country western dancing, and took great enjoyment roaming the country on his motorcycle as an avid member of the Iron Butt Rally Motorcycle Association and others. Bruce leaves behind his beloved soulmate, Necia Stevens of Waterford; his mother, Alice of Amery, WI.; his son, Chris of San Francisco, CA.; his daughter, Abigail of Orlando, FL; his siblings, Brian of Woodland, WA., Greg of Loveland, CO., Karen Benson of Amery, WI., and Stacey Wucherpfennig of Menomonie, WI.; his grandson, Gavin of Idaho Falls, ID.; his children's mother, Joan of Colchester, CT.; and many more loving nieces, nephews, and family and friends. Bruce was predeceased by his father Marvin of Turtle Lake, WI. and his daughter, Gina of Idaho Falls, ID. Visitation will be held at the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main Street in Centerbrook on Saturday, August 15th from 10:00AM until 11:00AM. Funeral Services will follow at 11:30AM at the Ivoryton Congregational Church, 57 Main St., in Ivoryton. Interment will follow in the Fountain Hill Cemetery in Deep River. A reception will be held at The United Scandinavian Society in Deep River following the interment services.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the organization of your choosing, in my father's memory. To share a memory of Bruce or send a condolence to his family please visit www.rwwfh.com.