Bruce Skofronick
On October 29, 2024, Bruce Skofronick passed away at his home in Eagle River, WI, at the age of 87.
Bruce was born February 16, 1937, in Merrill, WI, the son of Gust and Esther.
Bruce Graduated from Merrill High School and U.W. Madison with a B.S. in chemistry.
On December 30, 1961, he married Lucy, sharing 63 years together.
Prior to his retirement, he held a position as mill superintendent at Fox River Paper Co. in Appleton, WI. During his tenure at Fox River, he was granted a number of U.S. patents handling the watermarking process of the paper.
He then returned to Merrill as a Vice President and general manager of Ward Paper Co. In 1985 Bruce was named the recipient of the Paper Industry Management Association (PIMA) community service award. This award is presented annually to the person who has best demonstrated outstanding community service and leadership.
His Past commitments included being a chairman of the board for the Good Samaritan Health Center, a board member of the Merrill Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. He was very active in his church; he served on the Parish council of St. Robert’s Catholic Church for a number of years.
Bruce was an avid outdoorsman, he loved traveling, fishing, hunting and camping.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Dr. James Skofronick that died six days after Bruce’s passing, of Tallahassee, FL, and his brother Richard Skofronick of Madison, WI.
Survivors besides his wife, Lucy; include two sisters, Mary Lagerbloom of Merrill, WI, Jean Klebenow of Reno, NV; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday July 12, 2025, at 11.a.m. at St. Peter the Fisherman Church in Eagle River, WI. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Father Ron Serrao will preside. Please join us for lunch immediately after Mass in the gathering space.
In lieu of flowers Memorial donations can be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Church located at 5001 County Rd G, Eagle River, WI.
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