Bruce Francis Falkenberg, age 81 of Rosemount, MN passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 7, 2025. He was a kind, caring, and devoted husband and father.
Bruce was born on January 17, 1944 in Marinette, WI to Carl and Margaret (nee: Hunting) Falkenberg. He was a graduate of Marinette Catholic Central High School and Commercial Trades Institute. Bruce proudly served his country in the US Air Force from 1963-1966, and also served in Vietnam from 1965-1966.
After his military service, he continued his career in telecommunications, holding leadership roles in management and training for Team Electronics, Cortelco ITT, and Panasonic before his retirement in 2002.
Bruce married Dawn Johnson on July 10, 1965 at St. Joseph Church in Marinette, WI. They moved to Rosemount, MN in 1977 where they raised their 5 children, creating a large, loving extended family.
Bruce was a devout Catholic, a dedicated longtime servant of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and a proud member in the Rosemount Knights of Columbus. He always found a way to selflessly serve others with gentle kindness.
Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Robert, Charles, and James Falkenberg. He is survived by his loving wife, Dawn ; children, Tim, Scott, Jeff, Dan, and Laura (Lance) Owens; 8 grandchildren, Cristi (Tom) Tan, Samantha (Joe) Lund, Mike, Beau, Ben (Mariah) Falkenberg, Kasie (Matt) Bruess, Ruby Owens; 7 great grandchildren ; siblings, Ken (Marjie), Kirby (Claudia), Ann, Mark (Terri), Mary Falkenberg ; sister-in-law, Sally Falkenberg, along with many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Church of St. Joseph, 13900 Biscayne Ave West, Rosemount, MN. Interment, St. Joseph's Cemetery was on Monday, Dec 15, 2025 at 11 AM.
