Bruce Arthur Kienlen

Bruce A. Kienlen, 82 of Idaho Falls died Sunday, June 12, 2011, at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. He was born on December 6, 1929, in Nicollet County, Ridgely Township, Minnesota, the son of Clarence E. and Angela M. Biebl Kienlen. Bruce spent his early childhood in the Roberts area where he attended schools from the 4th to the 9th grades. He attended OE Bell Junior High School graduating from Idaho Falls High School in 1948. After high school Bruce attended the Army Command and General Staff College graduating with honors in July of 1973.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean and Vietnam War retiring as a Brigadier General. Bruce married Kathleen O'Neill on May 9, 1950, in Idaho Falls.
Bruce proudly served as a member of the Idaho National Guard for thirty-four years and thirty years employed be Argonne National Laboratory-West until his retirement. Bruce lived his life with a total "can do" attitude, being ingenious, creative, honest, patriotic, and fair.

Survivors include two sons, Brad (Cindy) Kienlen of Zachory, LA, and Kelly (Jill) Kienlen of Rigby; four sisters, Lenore Acosta of Redlands, CA., Wini Herda of Big Lake, MN., Madge (Ray) Holmer of Idaho Falls, and Nancy Gamble of Idaho Falls; a brother, Fred (Rose) Kienlen of Idaho Falls; three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and two brothers, Joe and Jack. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2011, at Buck-Miller-Hann Funeral Home, 825 E 17th Street in Idaho Falls. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. prior to the services. Military Rites will be under the direction of the Bonneville Veterans Team with the Idaho National Guard.

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