Bruce Allen Menkens, 70, of Bonesteel, South Dakota, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at his home.

Bruce was born on November 22, 1955, to George and Laverne (Klinetobe) Menkens. He was raised in Butte, Nebraska, where he attended school before attending high school at Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska.

Bruce married Ellen Emme in 1974, and together they welcomed their son, Christopher Allen, on April 8, 1975.

Bruce worked for the Gregory County Highway Department for nearly 25 years before pursuing his career as a mechanic. His years of work reflected his skill with his hands and his dedication to his trade.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, George and Laverne Menkens; his brother, Jerry Menkens; his sister, Connie Frick; his brother-in-law, Leo Tyrrell; his niece Michelle (Frick) Zander; and his nephew-in-law, Barret Benton.

Grateful for having shared in his life are his son, Christopher of Bonesteel, South Dakota; his grandchildren, Christian, Noah, and Isabella of Bonesteel, South Dakota; his brother, Jim (Janet) Menkens of Monett, Missouri; his sisters, Lynn (Jim) Henderson of Verdel, Nebraska and Janice Tyrrell of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; his sister-in-law, Janice Menkens of Prescott Valley, Arizona; his brother-in-law, Dean Frick of Baton Rouge; and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held October 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Legion Hall in Verdel, Nebraska. Family and friends are invited to attend. The family appreciates the thoughts and prayers of friends and loved ones during this time.

Psalm 23:4 – “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”