"Amy and Dan, Sorry for your loss. You all were great neighbors for us in Byron. Bruce was a great person! Arona Schuck"
In loving memory of
Bruce D. Lybeck
May 31, 1955 - September 7, 2018
Bruce D. Lybeck, 63, of Byron, MN passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Marys Campus in Rochester.
Bruce David Lybeck was born May 31, 1955 to Amos and Margaret (Haugen) Lybeck in Rochester, MN. He graduated from Byron High School in 1973 where he was active in sports, setting many records. He was also a graduate of Rochester Area Vocational Technical School.
Bruce had various different jobs before beginning driving truck for different companies.
He is survived by his daughter Nicole (Mason) Lyons of Gilbert, Arizona; a brother Dan Lybeck of Dodge Center, MN.; sister, Amy Lybeck of Red Wing, MN.; and niece Ashley Spriggle of Red Wing, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Inurnment will be in Byron Cemetery Byron, MN.
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Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 289-3600
Tributes
"sorry to hear of Bruces death, i remember him as home coming king, always smiling nice guy"
"Deepest sympathy Carmen & Kyle Anderson (Opfer)"
"Deepest sympathy Carmen & Kyle Anderson (Opfer)"
"We were saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. We knew he had some pretty severe health issues over the last several years, but it was still a shocker. Bruce was always smiling and upbeat. His laugh will be with us forever. RIP brother!"
"Just happened to be looking at the 71 Byronian last week. We won the conference that year in baseball so I went to the team photo and there was Bruce with that typical big smile. It was a privilege to know him and he loved to compete. His mother always welcomed us at her house too. Condolences to Dan & Amy also. Dave Burbank"
"Dan and Amy, I always looked up to your brother. Older yes, but he was always there guiding and mentoring in his own unique way. He laughed and grinned when he'd bury me on the football field and did that "Bubba" teasing on the basketball court. But all that ended when the game was on. He was an intense competitor and that was how he lead: by example. He never gave up, never quit and never complained. He wasn't a rah-rah sort of guy; he just performed. He pushed me to always do and be better. Bruce took a lot of us under his wing besides all he did for the both of you and your mom. He was a man with big shoulders indeed. He has a very special place in my heart and always will. In fact, I was telling one of the kids I work with a few days ago about the legend of Bruce Lybeck- The only guy I knew who didn't wear socks when he played basketball and knew how to rebound better than anyone I've ever seen or coached! God's peace- Keith Northway "
"My deepest sympathy to the family. It was having Bruce as a friend and classmate. He was a funny guy and clowning around. Was an awesome athlete. Wish our class could of gotten together more with class reunion, so we could talk and remember the funny things we all did. RIP BRUCE ?"
"So saddened by my cousin Bruce's death. I have so many memories as kids playing on the family farm in Byron. He will be missed at all the family holidays and get togethers. Rest in peace Bruce!....Pam Gronvold Shulze"
"Bruce was always smiling, full laughs and always upbeat. He would tease me(Deb) quite often. Charlie talked to him a few years ago, when he went into Hiwatha Farm Store where Charlie worked. A great friend. Rest in peace Bruce!...Deb (Lenox) Rhoten & Charlie Rhoten"
"I am so saddened to hear about the loss of such a great guy, friend, and classmate of mine. He was a class clown! I had many great laughs with him! I called him The Big Bopper! He would always come up to me and visit whenever I seen him. He will be greatly missed and thought of! RIP Bruce! Lynn Tlougan"
"It has been 30 years plus since I have last seen Bruce. I read his obit today in the Post Bulletin while drinking a few beers in my garage and it brought a few tears. I went all thru school with Bruce, K -12. I don't ever remember him saying a bad word about anyone. He was always smiling and having fun, he would kick his head back and have that belly laugh which would always light up the room. I always looked up to Bruce and it's been an honor to have him as a friend. RIP Bruce! Fred Diercks "
"It was a lot of fun knowing Bruce in school. He certainly could make you laugh. I only saw him at a few of our class reunions. We haven't had any since our 25th I think. RIP Bruce! Michelle Ramthun Seibel"
"Very sorry to hear Bruce passed away. We will say a prayer for he and family. Bruce was certainly one of the good ones and left us much too son. Lou Kuhlmann"
"RIP Bruce. We will never forget all the crazy laughs we had, or smearing peanut butter on your door handles and steering wheel!"
"We're so very sorry to hear about Bruce. He was always so fun to run into, such a sweetheart! Will never forget watching him play B-ball either, he was sure good at it! So terribly sorry, Godspeed Bruce, you were one of the good guys. Kim & Phil McPhee"