Bruce Leroy Parrott

In Loving Memory Of

Bruce Leroy Parrott

Bruce Parrott was born on October 10, 1943, in Pipestone, Minnesota to Galen “Polly” and Rosella Smestad Parrott.  He grew up in Lake Wilson and graduated from Lake Wilson High School in 1961.    On December 5, 1964, he and Judith Moritz were married at St. Columba Church in Iona, MN.  Following their marriage, they made their home in Minneapolis, MN for a short time before returning to Lake Wilson where Bruce partnered with his father in Polly’s 66.  While living in Lake Wilson Bruce served as director of the Lake Wilson Community Club.  In 1974 the family moved to Slayton, MN.  Bruce work at various jobs over the years eventually going to work for the Slayton Manor in the maintenance Department.   Bruce and Judy also worked for Holiday De-Lites making Christmas decorations.  Bruce retired in 2006 from the Golden Living Center.  Retirement did not last long for Bruce in 2010 he and Judy started their own lawn care and snow removal business.  Due to failing health from a 2 ½ year battle with Cancer Bruce moved to Our House Hospice Home in Slayton on Thursday, March 16, 2023.  He passed away there on Monday, March 20, 2023, at the age of 79.  If you were looking for Bruce, he could be found driving around on his golf cart, JD Mower or sitting on the front porch visiting with whomever stopped at that point in time.  Bruce enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, being on his golf cart and visiting with people. 

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Judy Parrott of Slayton, MN, two children and their spouses, Dean and Tammy Parrott of Dell Rapids, SD, and Denise and David Schreier of Avoca, MN, two grandsons, Justin and Bekka Parrott, and Joshua Parrott and Chrystina Anderson, five great grandchildren, Korey, Aubrie, Brody, Ensley, and Emmarie, one brother, Douglas Parrott and his wife, Iris of Gaylord, MN, brother-in-law, Stan Moritz of Worthington, MN, and sister-in-law, Mary Swalve and her husband, Scott of Sioux Falls, SD.  He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Patricia and Lynn Parrott, his mother and father-in-law, Phil and Gen Moritz and sister-in-law, Amy Moritz.

Memorial Services

St. Ann’s Church in Slayton, MN on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Gregory Parrott officiating.  The organist is Patty LeClaire.  The song leader is Paula Herrig.  Interment will be at Slayton Memorial Gardens at a later time. 

Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at St. Ann’s Church in Slayton from 4-6 p.m. also one hour prior to the services at the church on Wednesday.  Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton is entrusted with arrangements.  To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com.  To honor Bruce the family is asking everyone to please dress comfortably in blue jean and something red. 

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