Bruce H. Schley age 58 of Menomonie answered the call to build cabinets in Heaven on Monday May 30, 2016 at his home in Menomonie, surrounded by his family.

Bruce was born on September 12, 1957 in Ceylon, MN. He was the son of Hank and Lou (Hand) Schley. Bruce graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1976. After high school, Bruce continued his business that he started in high school and remodeled homes in the Menomonie area. He eventually moved to building new homes. Bruce met and later married Darlene (Manor) Raprager on June 25, 1983 in Menomonie. After marriage, they lived in Menomonie before moving to their current home that Bruce built in Cedar Falls. Bruce truly enjoyed going to his shop every day and working. He was an expert craftsman and his passion was doing the detail work on his cabinets, which he was well known for.

Bruce was a very gentle and humble soul. He always had a smile on his face, a dry sense of humor and the wisdom that he shared with us all.

Bruce is survived by his wife of 33 years, Darlene; sons, Matthew (Brook) Schley and Jason (Angie) Raprager; grandson, Tyler Raprager; sisters, Maureen Dilley and Sharlene Schley, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, in-laws, and friends too numerous to mention. He will be greeted by his parents and many others as he enters the gates of Heaven.

Memorial Services will be 7:00 PM Friday, June 3, 2016 at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Menomonie with Chaplin Dale Freberg officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until the time of services at the funeral home in Menomonie.

Condolences

1. Shelly Wolf June 8, 2016, at 1:42pm

   To the family of Bruce Schley,,, you have my sympathies on the passing of Bruce,,, and I am so sorry Darlene for your loss,,, my thoughts and prayers are with you all

2. Beverly Poeschel June 3, 2016, at 4:11pm

   I'm sorry for your loss, Darlene....my condolences to the families.

3. Patricia Manor-Farrell June 3, 2016, at 11:00am

   Darlene, and family so sorry to hear of your loved one's passing. Although I am not able to attend. You have my deepest sympathy. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
   Patti

4. Patrick and Jill Viergutz June 3, 2016, at 8:14am

   Darlene, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Bruce will be missed dearly.

5. Debra Warweg June 3, 2016, at 7:39am

   Maureen & family,
   I've heard many good things about your brother and I know he was well loved. My thoughts are with you and I wish you peace.

6. CYNTHIA WERNER June 3, 2016, at 6:53am

   So sorry to hear of your great loss. Bruce really loved you and you both made so many beautiful memories together. Think back on them and smile.
   Know that you are loved, prayed for and greatly appreciated.
   Love in Jesus,
   Cyndi

7. Cheryl Hildebrand June 1, 2016, at 8:18pm

   So sorry for your loss! You're in my thoughts and prayers!

8. Lee & Judy Townsend June 1, 2016, at 5:45pm

   We were so lucky to have Bruce (and Darlene) as our neighbor and so sadden that his life ended so soon. May the memories of his life with you change your tears to smiles soon...

9. Steve and Sue Quilling June 1, 2016, at 12:26pm

   We are so sorry for your loss Darlene. Bruce was a great guy that I'm sure will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult and sad time.

10. Laurie Weisser June 1, 2016, at 9:54am

    I'm so very sorry for your loss....my deepest sympathies to you!

11. Rose Black June 1, 2016, at 8:56am

    Dear Darlene and family,
    I am so sorry for your loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting in Bruce in person, but developed a working friendship with him over the past several years. I appreciated his wit and knowledge. My sympathy goes out to his dear wife, Darlene, whom I also developed a friendship with. Please let me know if there is anything I can help with, especially the grief. If there is a way I can bring some peace and comfort,I am a phone call away, Darlene.

12. Paul Schonebaum June 1, 2016, at 7:42am

    On behalf of Hardware Distributors Limited, we wish to convey our condolences to you for Bruce. I spoke with him over the phone on several occasions and found him to be a very genuine and lovely person. I enjoyed every conversation with him.

13. Laurie Werner June 1, 2016, at 7:26am

    Darlene and family: keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers; I am so sorry for your loss.

14. Cindy Warner May 31, 2016, at 8:30pm

    Thinking of you and your family Dar. My deepest symphony to all of you

15. Billy and Teresa Kraft May 31, 2016, at 8:06pm

    We are so sorry for his loss! I will be forever grateful for is wisdom in tapping to get me to fly. Billy always enjoyed working with him! May he now RIP.

16. Rhonda Erickson May 31, 2016, at 7:48pm

    Dar and family! We are so sorry to know of Bruce's passing! You are all in my prayers and if there is anything I can help with, please know we are here for you!

17. Ryan and Lori Olson May 31, 2016, at 7:35pm

    We are so sorry for your families loss. We had the pleasure of meeting Bruce about 15 years ago while building our home with uncle Smitty. He was just a super nice guy and very talented.

18. Janell Neises May 31, 2016, at 6:23pm

    Darlene, thinking about and praying for you and your family. Bruce was such a special person, he will be missed.

19. Chuck Risler May 31, 2016, at 6:04pm

    Sorry for your lose Darlene n family. I really enjoyed watching tv with him on Christmas. Prayers to you all. Chuck n Angie

20. Karen and Duane hofland May 31, 2016, at 5:42pm

    So sorry for your loss. He was such a gifted, kind man and we are blessed to have known him and had the privilege of working with him

21. Denise Risler May 31, 2016, at 4:18pm

    So sad to see such a GREAT man go through so much pain and grief!!! He may not be here physically but will always be in out heart and soul! He will be sadly missed by many and my heart goes out to Darlene, Matthew & Brook, Jason & Angie Tyler and many other family and friends! I love you all and give my strength to get through this sad time.

22. Arlan and Suzann Henke May 31, 2016, at 3:26pm

    Sympathy and prayers for all who loved Bruce.

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