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Bruce Arlin Drost, 74, of Rochester, MN, passed away on March 24, 2021. Bruce was born on January 6th, 1947 to Maynard and Freda Drost in Orange City, Iowa. He later moved to Denver, Colorado. After graduating from high school, he went on to study education at University of Northern Colorado. After graduation, he landed his first job as a teacher at Park Lane Elementary School, kicking off a 27 career in education. Bruce met Susan Westerman and they wed and had one son, Shaun Drost. He later met and married Lynn Hicks and went on to have 2 children, Jennifer Embers and Erica Fournie. After retiring in 2002, Bruce spent his time with family, landscaping, and completing projects around the house. He is survived by Lynn Drost, Shaun Drost, Jennifer Embers, Erica Fournie, Brittani Drost, David Drost, Tristan Embers, India Embers, Dylan Fournie, Ivie Drost, and Cassandra Fournie.

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Remembering you and your Bruce, Lynn, on this anniversary of his passing. 
Remembering you and your Bruce, Lynn, on this anniversary of his passing. 
Remembering you and your Bruce, Lynn, on this anniversary of his…
Dad made time to come see me after the family moved to Minnesota and this had an impact on me. We would go for a lunch …
Dad made time to come see me after the family moved to Minnesota and this had an impact on me. We w…
Dad made time to come see me after the family moved to Minnesota…
Bruce and I attended the same high school in Denver (Thomas Jefferson) and used to hang out together at the YMCA and ot…
Bruce and I attended the same high school in Denver (Thomas Jefferson) and used to hang out togethe…
Bruce and I attended the same high school in Denver (Thomas Jeff…
Sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. He and I taught school in the same district. We became friends as we explored Buddh…
Sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. He and I taught school in the same district. We became friends …
Sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. He and I taught school in the…

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