Bruce Zander

Bruce Zander, 69, Mandan, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at a local care facility. Private services were held.

Bruce was born December 24, 1954, at Mandan, to Anton “Tony” and Beatrice (Gratz) Zander. He was raised and educated in Mandan, graduated from Mandan High School. Following high school he served in the US Army. Over the years he worked in various jobs. On July 31, 1984, he married Carla Wenger and was devoted to her and cared for her lovingly. He had a kind and gentle heart. He enjoyed driving out to the family farm, while listening to music, observing the scenery, looking at old tractors and machinery. He liked to hunt. Liked going to the Morton County Fair for their Tractor Pulls. He would sit outside and wave to passersby’s and visit to people that walked by.

He is survived by sisters, Sharon (Dave) Geiger and Bev (Don) Satnan; children, Serena Schaff, Shirley Schaff, and Scott Schaff; granddaughter, Shandi Romans; two greatgrandchildren, Brycen and Peyton Romans; uncle, Harry Zander; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carla; brother, Jerry (Sharon) Zander; in-laws, Edward (Esther) Wenger.

The family would like to extend special thanks to, Don Satnan, Ronnie Wenger, and Westley Wenger, for their time, energy and care, whenever he needed it. They would also like to thank the following for all their care and kindness, Sandy, the many friends at Liberty Heights, Doctors at Sanford Health, Bismarck Cancer Center, and staff at Missouri Slope North Campus.