Edwin Lee Bruggeman

We miss you Eddie. I've had some of the best coffee time conversations with you and Judy and I will never forget them. Thank you for being so awesome. Lots of love from Varun

Can't believe it's been 7 years Eddie. Sure do miss you. Your Godson.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences Bridget, Gretchen & Judy. I have many fond memories of Ed driving us hither and yon in grade school and of having sleepovers at your house on (I think) Central Ave. I lost my dad 9 yrs ago and know it's so hard. Peace Love & Prayers!

I met Bridget playing tennis at Glen Oak Park while in Grade School. Little did I know then that I would stand in line beside her at freshman orientation and that she and I would go on to become the very best of friends of whose friendship and family I would cherish dearly to this very day. I will never forget all the wonderful times Bridget; your Grandmother was a ray of sunshine; the love your parents showered upon me, and Gretchen, always so dear and sweet to me. Oh how I love you all so...

Please know I have the fondest memories of your special family! Was blessed to know and love you all these years! So glad I had a recent visit with Judy and Ed. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Mike and Cindy Bruketa family

Judy,
Words can't express the loss of our very own Ed. He was always popular among all of us. His sense of humor, witty answers, ingenious comebacks, patience to hear us all, his eagerness to share his knowledge- to advise us and always be there for us will never be forgotten. It was you & Ed that made Peoria a home away from home. Never for a moment had I felt I missed home. I would like to take this moment to thank Ed for being a father figure to me. My memories of spending time with you...

To Gretchen and Bridget...... My sincere condolences to you for the loss of your father.... And to your mother.... It's not easy to lose a parent..... You all are in my prayers....

Gretchen and family,
I am so sorry that you've lost your dear father. Know that I am thinking of all of you and praying for peace for all as you remember that he is in heaven and now you have someone to watch over you.

Goodbye to my favorite pal in the old Peoria Street neighborhood. I felt at times that Ed was my younger brother which I never had. I will always cherish the day his Mom asked me to go look at a car he was interested in at 16. We went. we purchased it and I had him follow me home so he and his Mom could get the paperwork done on it.A plymouth coupe had joined the family. He came over to my house after the legalities were finished and gave me the biggest hug I had ever had. Ed said to me,...