Bruce Tollakson
February 19, 1953 - August 27, 2017
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Bruce Theodore Tollakson, age 64 , formerly of Argyle, WI, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Atrium Care of Mineral Point, WI. He was born February 19, 1953 in Monroe, WI the son of Alfred and Florence (Linder) Tollakson. Bruce graduated from Argyle High School and also attended the University of Wisconsin - Platteville, majoring in the Visual Arts. He later returned home to Argyle where he worked with his family at Tollakson Memorials until his disabilities became too much for him.Bruce is survived by three brothers: Neale (Vicki) Tollakson of Argyle, Mark (Barbara) Tollakson of rural Argyle, and Alan (Deirdre) Tollakson of Emporia, KS; nieces and nephews Erik, Zach, Ben, Anya, and Ellie Tollakson, and Gwen (Dan) Tucker; and great nieces and nephews Dominic, Veronica, and Phoenix Tollakson, and Paige and Mia Tucker. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred on April 1, 1988; and his mother, Florence on January 8, 2011.Bruce has an artistic soul, and since childhood was highly gifted in painting, drawing and sculpting. He was also an avid reader, music lover, arrowhead hunter, and American history buff. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends.An exhibit of Bruce's favorite Artworks will be on display at a Celebration of Life at Yellowstone Golf Course, rural Blanchardville, from 2:00 - 4:00 on Saturday, September 30, 2017. A family gathering and interment will be held at East Wiota church at 1:00 P.M.
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Lou Ann Golackson
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He was always a friend to everyone and never held a grudge and always had time for you. Was a great friend and will miss all his wisdom, he was so knowledgeable and would help anyone. Will miss him !!
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M J Jarmon
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I just read about the recent death of Bruce and I know the Tollakson family and loved ones have saddened hearts today. So I wanted to share beautiful scripture where our loving heavenly Father, Jehovah God, (Psalm 83:18), promises us that he is going to do away with man's greatest enemy, death. Rev. 21: 4; "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. Isaiah 33:24 guarantees us: "And no resident will say "I am sick," ever again. God's kingdom that Jesus taught us to pray for at Matt. 6: 9, 10 will bring about these wonderful promises here on earth (Psalm 37:9-11, 29), including the resurrection. None of us are guaranteed tomorrow, but we are all guaranteed a resurrection. (John 5:28, John 6:40, John 11:23-25, Acts 24:15) Also, Titus 1: 2 tells us this promise of a resurrection: "is based on a hope of the everlasting life that God, who cannot lie, promised long ago." Isaiah 26:19 "Your dead will live......And the earth will let those powerless in death come to life." Isaiah 25:8 "He will swallow up death forever. For Jehovah himself has spoken it." For more comforting scriptures please visit: http://bit.ly/1K38EFt. It has given me hope, strengthened my faith and helped me find the answer to Why? I know it will do the same for you. Jehovah invites you to throw all your burdens on him and he will sustain you in your time of grief. Psalm 34:18 It is my prayer scripture will give you comfort in your grief. If you feel up to contacting me, my email address is: myranj@centurytel.net I pray it will bring you comfort to please watch this beautiful video (Song 144) entitled "Keep Your Eyes on the Prize" https://tv.jw.org/#en/video/VODChildren/pub-pksn_24_VIDEO