Bruce A. Maalis Obit

BRUCE AARON MAALIS, 76, of Crosby died Oct. 16, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.   He was born in La Crosse, WI to James and Cleo (Sims) Maalis pm Feb. 29. 1949. After high school he attended St. Cloud State University before entering the U.S. Navy. He served from 1968-1971 on the U.S.S. Ranger aircraft carrier in the Tonkin Gulf and on the U.S.S. Saratoga.  Bruce was honorably discharged from the Navy and attended vocational school for electronics. Bruce worked as an electronics technician for several years before going to work for the U.S. Postal Service. He was passionate about “grandpa’s girls,” horseshoes, golf and baseball. Bruce is survived by his daughter, Terryll (Gary) Beniek; siblings, David (Denise), Lynn (Carrie), Craig (Caryn), Brian; grandchildren, Kayla, Randi, Olivia; great-grandchildren, Rylie, Lillian, Grayson and Kenzo. He was preceded in death by his parents. A visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. Inurnment will follow at 3 p.m. at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.