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Michael Bruno Obituary
Michael Bruno
December 14, 1953-March 28, 2023
Michael Bruno was born December 14, 1953, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Robert and Beatrice (Baker) Bruno. He worked at John Deere as a CNC Machinist, retiring after 38 years. Mike married Barb Hanesford June of 1984; they later divorced. He was then married to Denise Neith in 2000; she preceded him in death March of 2018. Mike enjoyed fishing, going to the casino, playing cribbage, tinkering and working outside in his yard. He was a prankster and liked to start trouble between his siblings. Mike had a heart of gold and would help anyone who would listen.
Mike passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at UnityPoint Health – Allen Memorial at the age of 69. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; granddaughter, Kennedy Frost and six brothers, Eugene, David, John, Richard, Pete and Tom Bruno. Mike is survived by son, Josh (Michelle) Hanesford of Waterloo; four daughters, Shanda (Kerry) Armstrong of Waterloo, Tiffanie Bruno of Waterloo, Rachael (Eric) Bruno of Gilbertville and Sara (Justin) Bruno of Waterloo; six grandchildren, Alyvia, Karter, Kash, Brooklin, Jayce and Camrin; two brothers, Steve (Becky) Bruno of Davenport and Tony Bruno of Waterloo and two sisters, Mary Diane (Ralph) Zahler of Wisconsin and Lianne (Hale) Wilson of Des Moines.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Visitation: Monday, April 3, 2023, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm at Parrott and Wood Chapel of Memories, 965 Home Plaza, Waterloo.
Funeral Service: Monday, April 3, 2023, at 12:30 pm at Parrott and Wood Chapel of Memories.
Arrangements: Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories, 965 Home Plaza, Waterloo, Iowa. 319-232-3235. Condolences may be left at: www.parrottandwood.com
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Georjanne
April 14, 2023
I didn't know....We had a wonderful few years! Love you and I hope you RIP see you sometime later
Steve and Mandy Poisel
April 3, 2023
Going to miss cribbage and visits with Mike. Long time friend of him and his family. Watching Saturday. wrestling with Mike and Jack when we were young and dumb.
Lester Jensen
April 2, 2023
Met this dude in 1972 we had enough quite well and from then on he´s been my brother from another mother rest in peace Mike you truly will be missed save a spot for me bro
Deborah curl
April 1, 2023
So sorry for your loss. A great man went to Heaven
Virginia Tensley
March 31, 2023
I´m sending my condolences to the family. I almost grew up with the Bruno´s. They lived on Franklin. Big house and I would always say man that´s a big house with a lot of kids. I also went to catholic school with them all. May you all have peace at this time. Luanne sorry G. I´m in Des Moines right now. If you need to talk call me. Love you Girl.
Aaron Ross
March 31, 2023
Rachel and family - So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon and Allan
March 31, 2023
Always enjoyed visiting with him at our grandchildren´s birthdays. He was a very caring family man
Catrina & Cory
March 30, 2023
RIP Bruno u we be missed. Prayers to his family.
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