Bruce E. Kostka 72, of Ladysmith, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at The Mayo Clinic Health System - Northland in Barron, WI.

He is survived by 2 children: Brian (Tammi) Kostka of Tomah and Brent (Angela) of Ladysmith.  He was the very proud grandfather of 7 grandchildren:  Nicholas (Madison), Jaron, Kayleigh, Rachel, Sara, Zachary and Elizabeth.  He is also survived by 4 siblings: Brad Kostka of Ladysmith; Cindy (Bob) Brunette of Oceanside, NY; Deanna (Kelly) Roberts of Osseo and Mark (Mary) Kostka of Holcombe.  One sister-in-law: Carla Kostka of Osseo, WI and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents Michael and Gladys (Callaway) Kostka and brothers Scott and Wayne.

Memorial Services for Bruce Kostka will be held on Saturday; July 12th, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith with Deacon Craig Voldberg officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Rusk County Honor Guard immediately following the service.

The Kostka Family will receive friends at The Nash - Jackan Funeral Home prior to the Memorial Service starting at 9:00 AM.  Burial will be private at a later date.

A complete obituary will be published in the Ladysmith News.