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Elsa Knight BRUNO

Elsa BRUNO Obituary

BRUNO Elsa Knight Elsa Knight Bruno, 74, died Tuesday, December 22, 2009. All who knew and loved her will miss her dearly. Her parents were Robert L. Knight and Helga Angelique Knight. She was born in Red Bank, New Jersey; she came to Toledo in 1947 when her father joined the staff of the Ohio Citizen's Trust Department. She married Dominic M. Bruno in April 1956, joined him in Stuttgart, Germany six months later. She became a part of Army Group 56-F2 in all their reunions and interim meetings in Naples, Florida. Elsa obtained her Master degree in Early Childhood Education after her children started school. She taught for Sylvania City Schools for 29 years as a kindergarten teacher. Besides her husband, Dom; she is survived by her son, Michael (Renee) Bruno; daughter, Elsa (Scott) Eckart; son, Andrew (Sharon) Bruno, and Robert Bruno. Surviving is her sister, Martha Corbin, residing in Alpharetta, GA; her brother, Robert E. Knight, predeceased her. Also surviving are her six grandchildren, Nicholas Bruno, Peter Bruno, Alexander Bruno, Anne Eckart, Margaret Eckart and Scotty Eckart Jr. Elsa's passion was writing. Her first book: Punctuation Celebration was published July 21, 2009, by Henry Holt and Company. She also was a regular contributor to Highlights and Lady Bug magazines. Her strength was her perseverance, her knowledge that her material was time tested in her 29 year career as a kindergarten teacher. Her life will be celebrated at a memorial service at Christ Presbyterian Church, Monday, December 28th at eleven o'clock, with Thomas Schwartz officiating. The family thanks Dr. Jeffrey Muler for his care for almost five years. Thanks to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, especially nurse Maureen Kratzer, for the care she gave Elsa on her last day on this Earth. Contributions may be made to the Toledo Community Foundation, 300 Madison Ave., Suite 1300, Toledo, OH 43604, envisioned in 1972 by Elsa's father, Robert L. Knight. Arrangements by the Walker Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com Ti Amo...

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Published by The Blade from Dec. 24 to Dec. 25, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Elsa BRUNO

16 Entries

Paul Nolan

January 4, 2010

Dear Brunos, I was sad to hear that the best teacher Central ever had passed on. She was always a bright shinning example to the students and always willing to go the extra mile to help anyone. As time passes you will remember more the happy times and not as much of the hard fight she fought in the end. She always had a kind word for me, even in times of trouble. My thoughts are with you all.

Lisa Patrell

January 3, 2010

Dom and Family,
It was such a pleasure to witness Punctuation Celebration come together.

More than that she left behind some lasting Elsa lessons. Elsa managed all curve balls with aplomb and kept a steady pace of Cobblestone and Highlight submissions going at the same time in a no-nonsense fashion, that I assume was part and parcel of being Elsa everyday.

Stan and Joan Levy

January 1, 2010

Dom and family: we send you our best wishes at this difficult time. Elsa was a lovely person for whom I have some fond memories of our 56-F-2 days.

Kelly (Scott) Jagodzinski

December 31, 2009

I'm so sorry to the family of Mrs. Bruno. She was my kindergarten teacher at Central Elementary and I will always remember her! She's one of those teachers who left a great impression on her students.

Paul & family Huckels

December 29, 2009

Rob and family. We are saddened to learn of your mother's passing. She was always a special woman. I have wonderful memories of her and know you will too. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Bridget/David Bennett

December 29, 2009

Mike, Elsa, Andy and Rob, Love you all. You will always be in my prayers. Especially you Elsa. And
your dad, too. I'm sure mom will check up on him as a big sister always does, just like I am with Danny. The
whole family, and close friends would gladly lend a hand if you would just let us know. Family Historian-Brigie
Let me know what's going on. I want to know.

Jerry & Sharon Pawloski

December 28, 2009

Dear MIke and Renee, you guys are in our prayers and thoughts during your time of lost. God Bless, Love your M.E. friends Jerry and Sharon Pawloski

December 28, 2009

Dom,
Please accept my sincerest condolences in your loss of Elsa.
Bev Gaynor

Robert Finkel

December 27, 2009

Dom and family. Please accept our sincerest condolences on your loss. May the memories of your wife, mother, and grandmother, who lived a life of reputation and service, be a comfort to you. Bob and Judy Finkel.

December 27, 2009

Dear Mr. Bruno and Families,
May God Bless all of you and give strength. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you and your families. Our Deepest Sympathy.
Eugene, Evelyn, Jackie, Christina,
Patrick & Debbie Tomaszewski

sara reinstein-becker

December 26, 2009

hi elsa,
thinking of you at this very sad time!

December 26, 2009

We send our love and deep sympathy, Dom. She was a very fine lady, and we will miss her.
Wilma and Bill Dietzen

Agard Family

December 25, 2009

Our deepest sympathy. Your family will be in our prayers.

December 24, 2009

Dom and family, You have our most sincere condolences in your loss. May the memories of her good life help you now in your time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Bill and Jean Vaughan

Sharon Blankenship

December 24, 2009

Elsa,
The childrens' literature world will miss one of it's talents. I hope God provides you with a pencil and paper. You can entertain all the cherubs in heaven. God bless you and your family.

Bill Turner

December 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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