Bruce A. Heppner, 67, of Medford, passed away on Monday, October 5th, 2026, at his home related to ongoing health conditions.

A memorial service for Bruce will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home in Medford, WI. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. A celebration of life with a meal to follow at P-Town Saloon in Perkinstown, WI starting at 1:00 PM. Family and friends are encouraged to bring a vintage/muscle car in remembrance of Bruce's lifetime hobby.

Bruce was born on April 12th, 1959, to Robert and Marlene (Lauer) Heppner in Chippewa Falls. Bruce worked at Phillips Plastics for over 30 years.

Bruce enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, and loved spending time listening to live music. He had an obsession with any kind of bird. He loved spending time with his family.

Bruce is survived by his daughter, Jamie (Shane) Schultz of Medford; 3 grandchildren, Korbyn, Mavery, and Milas; siblings, Debbie (Victor) Mae Offutt, Bernie (Jay) Jaquish, Brad (Giselle) White, Brian (Peggy) White, Brenda (Joe) Stangl, Bridget (Marv) Pehlke.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Marlene; stepmother, Rhea Heppner and uncle, Wayne Lauer