Arnold "Bruce" Menuey

Arnold “Bruce” Menuey, 83 of South Sioux City died Tuesday, February 4, 2020 from Lung Cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of life services will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 10^th at Morningside Lutheran Church.  Burial will be at the Taylor Cemetery with military rites.  Visitation will be held Sunday from 5-8  PM at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with the family present from 6-8 PM with a prayer service at 7:00pm. 

Bruce was born on April 22, 1936 in Bassett, Nebraska to Arnold “Buck” and Zana (Farner) Menuey.  He graduated from Wheeler Central High School in 1954 at Bartlett, Nebraska.  He attended Wayne State College until he served in the Army.  When he returned, he attended Morningside College. 

On September 1, 1957 he married the love of his life, Reba Robertson. They were blessed with three children, Steve, Melanie and Shelly. 

Bruce was a man of strong faith.  He taught Sunday School, served on the Church Council, helped with confirmation and was a Prayer Warrior.  Every morning he loved reading his Bible and felt privileged to pray for his family and friends.  

He was a hard worker from a very young age.  He helped his family run the only grocery store in 50 miles.  Having a crippled father, he and his mom were the heavy lifters.  He carried that work ethic into his adult life, working for Farner-Bocken Company for over 49 years.  He managed the Sioux City office and received many awards and honors. 

Bruce was very involved in his community.  He was President of Rotary, Dolphin Swim Club, SSC Athletic Booster Club, Nat’l Assoc. of Credit Management and Cornhusker Shrine Unit.  He also served on the Board of Jr. Achievement, Sioux City and South Sioux City Chamber of Commerce, Fellowship Christian Athletes and many others.

His hobbies include playing golf, following the Nebraska Cornhuskers and attending the many events of his children, grandchildren, & great grandchildren.  Bruce also enjoyed his workouts at the Siouxland Y where he had many friends that helped him, “keep his balance”.

Left to carry on his legacy is his wife of 62 years, Reba; his children, Steve (Peggy) Menuey of Montezuma,IA, Melanie (Steve) Koza and Michelle (David) Larson, both of Sioux City, IA; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren (with one due in July); one sister, Linda (Joe) Felker; Brothers-in-law, Don Kane and Rod (Sheryl) Robertson; Sister-in-law, Patricia Robertson;  God Children, David Moerer, Jill Brown and Rick Robertson; several nieces and nephews.

Ready to greet him in heaven are his parents, a brother, Bennie, his mother and father in-law, Ray and Neva Robertson, sisters-in-law, Joy Holton, Joanne Kane, brother-in-law, Gene Robertson, daughter-in-law, Robin Menuey, Infant Granddaughter, Carly Koza.