Dana H. Bruns

MADISON-Dana (Schaeffer) Bruns, devoted mother and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 7, 2012. She was born on Dec. 17, 1935 in Bonny Blue, Va., the daughter of J.T. and Lillian (Gibbs) Adams. Dana graduated from St. Charles High School in St. Charles, Va. with the class of 1953. Dana and her then husband, E. Bud Schaeffer, decided to call Madison their home in 1969 to settle down and raise their family. Dana worked as a secretary for various schools throughout the Madison Public School system, then retired from Madison Memorial High School after many wonderful years there. Dana was fortunate to find a second love and was united in marriage to Richard V. Bruns on April 11, 1983. Together Dana and Rich enjoyed golfing, especially at BlackHawk Country Club, hosting family gatherings at their home which was always known as the “meeting place”, and thoroughly enjoyed their condominium in Florida where they spent winters for many years. Dana was an avid reader, enjoyed bird watching and was a wonderful cook, a family favorite being her “southern fried chicken”. Dana treasured her family and took great pride in being a wonderful and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was truly a devoted woman who was very passionate about her family. Dana is survived by her children, Sandy Schaeffer of Columbus, Lisa (Dick) Spangler of Stoughton, Vicki (Dale) Scovill of Monona, Ginny (Randy) Holley of Middleton, and Rob (Beth) Schaeffer of Madison; grandchildren, Ashley, Paul, Bryan, Nikki, Grady, Jenni, Renee, Matt, Anthony, Jeffrey, Tyler, Taylor and Brandon; 4 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters; 2 brothers; and many nieces and nephews. Dana was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard; a sister; and a brother. A memorial visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13th, 2012. A private burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. The family wishes to give a special thank you to Oak Park Place of Middleton for the years of care and also to Agrace HospiceCare Inc. for the care given to Dana, during her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Research, C/O Alzheimer’s Research & Dementia of Wisconsin, 517 North Segoe Rd., Suite 301, Madison, Wi 53705 or Agrace HospiceCare Inc. Cemetery: A private burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Research, C/O Alzheimer’s Research & Dementia of Wisconsin, 517 North Segoe Rd., Suite 301, Madison, Wi 53705 or Agrace HospiceCare Inc. A memorial visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13th, 2012.