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Bruce Tofteland

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Bruce Milo Tofteland, 63, Luverne, died at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.
A funeral service was Monday, Oct. 24, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery.
Bruce Tofteland was born on Feb. 9, 1959, to Arthur and Lois (Koolman) Tofteland in Adrian. He was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church and later confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church. Bruce spent his childhood on the family farm in Kanaranzi Township. In 1968, at 9 years old, he suffered the tragic loss of his father. Bruce attended Luverne High School and graduated in 1978.
After graduation Bruce remained on the farm helping with chores and yard work. He kept busy tinkering with electronics (stereos, watches, etc.) and car motors and parts. He had a talent for fixing and a passion for collecting GTOs.
Bruce attended Stewart’s in Sioux Falls, graduating in 1984. He continued his career in Minneapolis as a hair stylist at JC Penney in Roseville. After 25 years he retired and enjoyed travel, especially to Mexico during the winter months. In 2009 Bruce discovered ballroom dancing and had many friends in the ballroom community. He also assisted with auctions, following in his mother’s footsteps.
In 2018 Bruce suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a motor vehicle/pedestrian accident. He was no longer able to drive but still enjoyed coffee shops, local stores and restaurants in his neighborhood in  Minneapolis.
In August of 2022, Bruce moved back home, where he reconnected with friends and family. He enjoyed walks and exploring his expanded home town. His favorites were chicken at Pizza Ranch and mochas at Wildflower.
Bruce had a fun, goofy, loving personality. He was kind and humble.
Bruce is survived by his sister, Sonya (Randy) Miller; nieces Erika and Kelli Miller; and many cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home of Luverne, hartquistfuneral.com.
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