Bruce Strong

Bruce K. Strong, 62, passed away August 21, 2018 in Duluth, MN. Bruce was born November 5, 1955 in Waukon, the son of Norbert and Loretta (Stahl) Strong of Lansing. He was a military veteran, serving in both Navy-Krypto Intelligence and Army Reserves.

Bruce was the owner and operator of Strong’s American Karate from 1998 to 2014, teaching classes throughout the tri-state area in Lansing, Waukon and Decorah in Iowa, Caledonia, Spring Grove, Rushford and La Crescent in Minnesota,  as well as De Soto and Prairie du Chien in Wisconsin.

Bruce is survived by his son, Josh (Alicia) Strong, and his granddaughter, Ariana Strong, all of Rice Lake, WI; his sister, Debbie (Neal) Steiber of Lansing; his brother, Richard (Bonnie) Strong of Blue Grass; and his sister, Laurie (Dan) Gavin of Royce City, TX.

Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, October 11 at nutMegs in Lansing from 5-7 p.m.