Bruce Pandorf

Bruce Pandorf, age 57 of Columbus, died Monday, July 29, 2019 in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 1, 2019 at St. Isidore Catholic Church.  Visitation is 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday with a 7:00 Vigil Service at St. Isidore Catholic Church.  Visitation will continue Thursday Morning from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. also at the Church.  Burial is in the All Saints Cemetery.

Bruce was born October 28, 1961 in Osceola to Theodore and Irene (Krumbach) Pandorf. He grew up in Shelby and attended school in David City and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1980. He continued his education and received his degrees from SCC – Milford in Automotive and Diesel Technology.

On November 3, 1984 he married Denise Shultz at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelby.   They lived in Columbus. Throughout  the years he worked at Nielsen Chevrolet, Ernst Auto, and ASCS Office part-time in Schuyler. He also farmed with his brother Phil for several years. He continued his education and received his Associate Degree in Business from CCC. Bruce has worked for Cornhusker Public Power for the past 19 years first as a groundsman then as an auto mechanic.

He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, EMHE, and past Cub Scout Leader. He enjoyed his family, grandchildren, prayer group and helping others.

Bruce was a kind, loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a very gentle, humble and caring person who put others before himself. He was a simple and faithful man who did not need many possessions; his faith and family were his greatest possessions.

Bruce is survived by:
Wife: Denise Pandorf of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Sarah Pandorf of Columbus, NE
Son: Matthew Pandorf of Columbus, NE
Son: Trevor Pandorf of Lincoln, NE
Brother: Philip (Karen) Pandorf of Shelby, NE
Brother: Paul (Karina) Pandorf of Columbus, NE
2 Grandchildren: Owen and Garrett Osantowski

He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Theodore and Irene