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Edwin Bruns Obituary
Edwin G. (Jerry) Bruns, age 70, a Manitowoc resident, died Monday, March 9, 2015 at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
He was born on July 16, 1944 in Manitowoc, son of the late Milton and Sally (Binversie) Bruns. Jerry was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1962 and also earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay. He was a 7 year Veteran of the United States Navy in submarine service. Jerry was employed in several sales, management and production positions in Manitowoc and Real Estate sales in Florida. He was a founding member of the Manitowoc Maritime Museum. Jerry enjoyed golf, poker, tennis, cars and boats.
Survivors include a daughter: Pam VandenHoven, Browns Valley, CA; and a son: Darrick Bruns, Manitowoc. Aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by a brother: Jeffery.
Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center and also Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for the wonderful care extended to Jerry.
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Memories and Condolences
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Rob Maertz
March 21, 2015
Life was great growing up on Green Street with Jerry, Gina, Al, and my brother Rick. RIP Jerry, you were a good friend.
Nick Nichols
March 18, 2015
To the Bruns Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Jerry's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Jerry will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.
Edwin G. Bruns
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain
Jim Zipperer
March 17, 2015
For 50 years a friend. Rest in peace Jerry, and thanks for all the laughs, good times and stories we shared! You will be missed.
Bob Reinisch
March 17, 2015
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (On USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to daughter: Pam VandenHoven, Browns Valley, CA; and a son: Darrick Bruns, Manitowoc and all of the Bruns family and friends in your loss and sorrow. May God whisper peace into your hearts and comfort and heal them. We are grateful for Edwin's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Dolphin "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country." -- Chaplain Bob Reinisch, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Cecilia Maurer
March 17, 2015
So sorry to read this today. I am a neighbor and friend of Sally"s whom I miss. Jerry put on such a nice 90th for Sally.Jerry rest in peace.
Brenda Bradl
March 16, 2015
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