March 2, 1947 – October 26, 2023

Bruce Hurd was born on March 2, 1947, in Tyler, Minnesota, to Harold and Dorothy Myers Hurd.  He grew up on the family farm near Lake Wilson, Minn., and graduated from Lake Wilson High School in 1965.  

On June 11, 1967, he and Connie Platt were married at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lake Wilson.  Following their marriage, they farmed near Lake Wilson and raised their two sons.  They later divorced.  In addition to farming Bruce also did custom farming and worked at the Lake Wilson Elevator.   

Due to failing health on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, Bruce moved to the Pipestone County Hospice in Pipestone, Minn.  He passed away there on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the age of 76.  He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lake Wilson where he served as usher and on the church board. Bruce also served on the Hillside Cemetery Board in Lake Wilson as president for over 40 years.  Bruce enjoyed farming, racing, car auctions, and loved old western TV shows. 

Survivors include his two sons and their spouses, Mark and Karen Hurd of Lake Wilson, and Matthew and Terri Hurd of Slayton, Minn., seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one brother, Rick Hurd of Lake Wilson;  Bruce’s significant friend, Marcie Eisfeld and her family of Lake Wilson.  

He is preceded in death by his parents, and infant son, Michael Hurd. 

A private family service will be held.  Interment will be at Slayton Memorial Gardens in Slayton..