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Bruce Shinneman

January 15, 1949 — July 9, 2014

BRUCE "THE PILOT" SHINNEMAN age 65 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family in Petaluma on July 9th, 2014. Bruce was born in Hampton, Iowa January 15, 1949 to Alvin Shinneman and Eve Pritzel. Bruce was raised in Oelwein, Iowa and later served in the Vietnam war, as a pilot, receiving an Army commendation medal. His passion in life was flying airplanes and he was a dedicated father, husband, and papa. Bruce is survived by his wife Patricia Shinneman, his three sons Mark Shinneman, Chris Shinneman and Kurt Shinneman, two stepdaughters Katie Behrs and Lindsey Barnett, and three grandchildren. As well as his mom Eve Pritzel, two sisters Kathy and Vickie, and two brothers Ray and Brad. Memorial will be held at Saint James Church, 125 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy., in Petaluma on July 14th 2014 at 10:30am. Reception immediately following the Funeral Mass. Family assisted by PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, Petaluma.
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