Bruce J. Herro Obituary

Bruce James Herro, 84, passed into eternal life on February 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Bruce was the devoted husband of Marilyn and a loving father who took great pride in his family. He is survived by his children Matthew, Heather, and Mark, and by his cherished grandchildren Jordan, Sawyer, Maxamillion, Mira, and Elin. Further survived by extended family and friends who will remember his steady presence and generous spirit. He was preceded in death by his parents James M. Herro & Norma nee Bunke, brother Harvey M. Herro & sister Judy A. Herro. Bruce retired from NML Insurance Company in 2001 after a long and dedicated career. He was deeply involved in his community, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 139 in Hubertus, Wisconsin, where he mentored young men and helped guide his son and other scouts on their path to becoming Eagle Scouts. A lifelong lover of the outdoors, Bruce enjoyed athletics in his younger years, including baseball, football, and swimming. In retirement, he found joy and peace at his summer cottage in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where he spent his days fishing, hiking wooded trails, and entertaining family and friends. Deer season and time at the hunting cottage with his sons and grandchildren were among his most treasured traditions. Bruce will be remembered as a baseball coach, a skilled "fix-it" man, an avid fisherman, and an artist at heart. He enjoyed bowling, poker, and sharing stories with those he loved. Above all, he was a proud family man whose quiet strength, guidance, and love will live on in those who knew him.

Visitation will be on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 1PM until time of Memorial Service at 3PM at Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home - Menomonee Falls; N84 W17937 Menomonee Ave. Visitation Sunday, February 22, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Schmidt & Bartelt Menomonee Falls N84W17937 Menomonee Avenue Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 Phone: (262) 251-3630.