Mass of Christian Burial for Bruce will be held Monday, August 15 at 12:00 P.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish – St. Henry Church with Kyle Tietz officiating. A visitation will take place one-hour prior beginning at 11:00 A.M. Private entombment will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to Iowa River Hospice. For questions or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Born Bruce Michael Koll on March 19, 1936, in Mason City, Iowa, he was the only son of Clifford and Lois (Picard) Koll. The family relocated to Marshalltown, where he graduated from St. Mary’s High School. He went on to obtain his Bachelor of Arts degree at Loras College.

After meeting the love of his life, Carolyn Hagarty, they were united in marriage on September 12, 1959, in Charles City, Iowa. The couple relocated to Lawton, Oklahoma, when Bruce enlisted in the United States Army. They were stationed in Japan from 1960-1961. Upon their return, the couple made their home in Marshalltown, where they raised their six children. Bruce owned and operated his own business, B&K Company.

He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish – St. Henry Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Bruce was a true family man and loved spending time with his family. In his free time, he was an avid reader and especially enjoyed Tom Clancy novels. He loved music and played the drums in the band Frank Brees and the Moonlight Ramblers. He also enjoyed trains and being outside.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Michael (Kendra) Koll, of Maquoketa, IA, Mary (Greg) Oetker, of Marshalltown, David (Cyndi) Koll, of Covington, LA, Debbie (John) Fuller, of Marshalltown, Madonna (Ron) Mitchell, of Marshalltown, and Matt (Lisa) Koll, of Waukee, IA; eighteen grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and one sister, Deanna (KC) Johnson, of Marshalltown.

In eternal life he is reunited with his beloved wife of 61 years, Carolyn and his parents, Clifford and Lois.