Dennis Kurowski provided the following information:

• Just wanted to let you know that SSA Bruce Erlandson (Retd), passed away on Friday morning, Nov 29th, 2013 at 64 years of age (too young). My former office notified me today and I thought I'd let you know. Services were for family only. Bruce had been suffering from congestive heart disease and type 1 diabetes for a few years. Thursday evening, he excused himself to take a nap and had trouble breathing. An ambulance was called and he was taken to the local hospital were he expired at 5 am, Friday. Bruce was one of our most unforgettable agents. He was known by all and respected for his depth of investigative experience, stories and jokes. I believe he left a wife and two sons. He will be missed.

Obituary for Bruce Elliott Erlandson:

• Bruce E. Erlandson of Eagle a loving husband, father and grandfather passed away November 30, 2013 in Lansing, Michigan. Bruce was born June 13, 1949 in Rockford, Illinois to the late John E. and Helen M. (nee Carlson) Erlandson. He retired in 2001 as a Senior Special Agent from the Office of Inspector General, USDA and volunteered for the Special Rescue Team (SRT) in Clinton County. Bruce loved to go with his wife Darlan to Island Park in Grand Ledge to feed the ducks and fish. He is survived by his loving wife of twenty-four years, Darlan (Cheslock); children, Jason (Jessica) Erlandson, James Erlandson, Timothy Erlandson; Step-children, Kari and Jared Vent; grandchildren, Victoria, Aurora, Isabella, James and Liam. A private family service will be held at a later time. Memorial contributions may be given to the Clinton County Special Rescue Team (Clinton County SRT), 6355 S. Lowell Road, St. Johns, Michigan 48879.