Sara Brust Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Shorewood, Wisconsin

Brust, Sara Sue (Nee Collins) 66, surrounded by her loving family, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013, after battling an aggressive form of lymphoma for two years. Loving wife of 42 years to David Brust and beloved mother to John and Christopher Brust. Born on April 9, 1946 in Dubuque, Iowa to the late Dr. James and Alice Collins. Sara was raised in Galena, Illinois and Dubuque and attended primary schools at St. Michael's and Nativity, and high school at Visitation Academy, where she graduated in 1964. Sara earned her BA in Education from Clarke College in 1968, and continued graduate studies at Marquette University, Cardinal Stritch, and Marian College. Sara lived her life with kindness, generosity, and a welcoming spirit. She was a teacher with the Milwaukee Public Schools for 30 years and an athlete with a passion for tennis. Sara loved to write and her cards and short stories brought many smiles. Sara also loved to travel and became an amateur matchbook collector along the way. She was active supporter of the local arts, museums, and Vagabond social club, as well as the Irish and Catholic communities of Milwaukee. Most important to Sara was her family. Sara is survived by her husband, sons, sisters Mary Gallagher and Sheila Beshur, many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Dr. Jerry Collins, and sisters Maureen Dueland and Karen Repke. A visitation/wake will take place on Wednesday, January 16, from 4 to 7 PM at the Feerick Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, January 17, at 10 AM, at St. Robert's Parish in Shorewood. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, a memorial in Sara's name is being set up at the Milwaukee County Zoo:
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Sara is always in our thoughts. She was the best tennis partner and played the game with great enthusiasm and determination.

Darlene Talbott

January 08, 2023

Miss you dear friend.

January 08, 2021 | Friend

Sara was a true friend never to be forgotten. She was so very empathetic and caring and so very much missed.

Sandy Schroeder

January 14, 2020 | Waukesha, WI | Friend

Sara Sue,

Always a beacon of light to all that have known her. I have been blessed to have been born into such a wonderful family, Sara was the sister to my beloved mother who also passed away before her time. My mother chose Sara to be my Godmother knowing what a strong Christian woman and leader she was. My entire life I have continued to be amazed and inspired by her strength, love and determination. Those that have been blessed to have known what a special woman she was...

Molly Kreiss

April 09, 2013 | Dubuque, IA

Sara,
There was never a time I saw you when you weren't energetic and cheerful. I will remember that. I am sorry that I did not know of your death until just very recently. Did you have an Irish wake? I thought of you from time to time after you told me of your illness and will continue to think of you in prayer. I imagine you are in a happy place.
Slan' do foill, as the Irish say!
A fellow Iowan with fond memories of St. Robert's.

Jeannie Cissne

April 06, 2013 | Milwaukee, WI

March 30, 2013

I have many great memories of Sara from knowing her my entire life. The many years of visiting her home to play with the train set and ping pong table, made my childhood days only better. I remember when we would play tennis on hot summer days, or even go for a simple swim togethere . Whether they were Christmas parties in December, or even running simple errands with my dear godmother, Sara was always such an optimistic and generous person. Rest in peace my dearest Godmother. You will always...

Xena Gutierrez

February 26, 2013 | Milwaukee, WI

The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Mrs. Brust is her infectious smile. I truly don't think I've ever seen her without one. I also think of how comfortable she made you feel and made you sense she was letting you in on some kind of secret she would only share with a close friend. Being a teacher myself, I would have loved to see her in action in the classroom. I can only imagine the impact that she has made on her students- especially the ones that might have had a...

Jennie "Ceszynski" Dentice

February 08, 2013 | Milwaukee, WI

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Sara. We 1st met Sara at ushering at The Next Act. We drove her home that night and later we met again at the Vagabonds. We were graciously invited to a Christmas party at your home, we were the 1st to arrive and gladly helped with the finishing touches. Whenever Sara was around you she oozed with excitement. We are so sorry to have missed her funeral as we are gone Jan -Mar. But please know she is missed by all she ever knew.

Diane and Greg Zarse

February 07, 2013

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