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Bruce Garrett Sr.

Date of Death: March 18, 2021

Bruce K. Garrett, Sr.  (Boo Boo), age 65, of Cedar Lake, passed away Thursday, March 18th. Survived by wife Kim Garrett;  three daughters Kelly (Jim) Whittaker, Rachael (Eric) Andersen, Heather Rebenack; one son Bruce Garrett, Jr.; seven grandchildren: Mackenzie, Blake, Annelise, Isaac, Jameson, Olivia, and Addilyn; and four brothers: Jeff Garrett, Marc (Mary) Vajdich, and Scott (Marie) Chandler; two sisters: Pam (Aric) Samuelson and Amy (Howard) Marburger. He was preceded in death by his mother Katherine L. Smith, father Gerald Garrett, and brother John M. Vajdich.

He was a loving husband, father, Papa, and friend. Bruce enjoyed playing horseshoes, fishing, and cheering on the Cubs and Bears. Bruce was a hard worker who worked for The Laborers Union, Local 81, since 1985 before retiring in 2009. After retirement, he spent 12 years working for Nagle Pumps, Inc. He cherished his family and friends at the Fraternal Order of Eagles 2529 in Cedar Lake.

Following cremation, the family will host a celebration of life at the Eagles in Cedar Lake, at a later date.

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Bruce K. Garrett, Sr.  (Boo Boo), age 65, of Cedar Lake, passed away Thursday, March 18th. Survived by wife Kim Garrett;  three daughters Kelly (Jim) Whittaker, Rachael (Eric) Andersen, Heather Rebenack; one son Bruce Garrett, Jr.; seven grandchildren: Mackenzie, Blake, Annelise, Isaac, Jameson, Olivia, and Addilyn; and four brothers: Jeff Garrett, Marc (Mary) Vajdich, andContinue Reading

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Mary McClymont Kleine left a message on March 21, 2021:
Our families grew up together. Deepest sympathies to Bruce’s family . Jean, Dave, Mary, Robert, Margaret, Andrew, and Joy McClymont
Dawn Wolf left a message on March 19, 2021:
Kim, I was so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. He was a great guy, a man that always went above and beyond, a real pleasure to work with at Nagle Pumps. May he rest in peace.
Bill McKee left a message on March 19, 2021:
I'm very saddened by the loss of such a great guy. I grew up with Bruce and never saw him without a smile and he was always ready to play basketball. My sincere condolences to his entire family. RIP old friend.
Marge left a message on March 19, 2021:
Am going to miss you Earl !!! Kimmy am so sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family. Marge
Candance weiand left a message on March 18, 2021:
Kim,. I'm so sorry for your loss
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Gene huffer left a message on March 18, 2021:
So sorry for your loss kimmy Bruce will be missed
Bob Gorzelanny left a message on March 18, 2021:
My sincere condolences to the Garret Family. Bruce was a fabulous person.
Carol and Bob Cepil left a message on March 18, 2021:
So sorry for your loss he was a great guy always with a smile. Love you Boo Boo. He will be greatly missed ❤️?
Cowboy left a message on March 18, 2021:
My deepest condolences to his family he will be missed very much
South Shore Cremation left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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