Jeanne E. Bruns
December 30, 1952 - August 09, 2019
Obituary
MIDDLETON – Jeanne Eileen Bruns, age 66, of Middleton, Wis., passed away on Friday, Aug 9, 2019, at her home. She was born on Dec. 30, 1952, in Madison, the daughter of Gerald R. and Margaret Kennedy. She married John Clarence Bruns on Sept. 7, 1973 in Madison.
Jeanne attended St. James Elementary, Schenk Middle School, LaFollette High School and MATC for nursing. She was the office manager of Bruns Chiropractic Office for 35 years and at Therapeutic Partnerships in Middleton for the last four years. She was an avid golfer, prolific reader, terrific cook, studied Italian and daily speed walker. She volunteered for many political campaigns and finished a crossword puzzle daily. Mother to six children, and 19 grandchildren, she spent countless hours at swim meets, baseball games, soccer and hockey supporting her grandchildren. She was cherished by her family, life-long friends and co-workers.
Jeanne is survived by her children, Haley (Matthew) Weygandt, Heidi (Joshua) Carmack, John K. (Kelli) Bruns, Hilari Rottier, Hannah (Eric) Schroeder and Havalyn (Alex) Oman; grandchildren, Max, Quinn, Nolan, Cillian, Clare, Culley, Cennedi, Christian, Ben, Jack, Patrick, Isaac, Parker, Roscoe, Everett, Emerson, Sydney, Alec and Brynne; and siblings, James Kennedy, Kathleen Caywood, Joseph Kennedy, Mary Payne, Paul Kennedy, Susan Barsness, Margaret Mattila, Timothy Kennedy, Gerald Kennedy and Carol Lasecki. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Margaret Kennedy; baby, James Kendall Bruns; and the love of her life, John Clarence Bruns, her husband of 38 years.
Services will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday, with fellowship to follow the service. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761
Events
Visitation
Sat Aug 17, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Middleton • 7435 University Ave., Middleton, WI 53562
Service
Sat Aug 17, 2019 @ 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Middleton • 7435 University Ave., Middleton, WI 53562
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Memories
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Marilyn Mueller Ries
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Jeanne and I went to St. James together. Her older sisters used to babysit for me. I spent many happy hours playing at her house while I was growing up. We lost track of each other for a while during high school. However we both moved to Sheboygan with our husbands [doctors] and ran into each other here and there. Our children went to high school together. She was well respected in our community and her children were wonderful athletes.
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Janet Gottsacker
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Haley, Heidi, John, Hillary, Hannah & Havalyn, I am overwhelmed with sadness to hear of this. I treasure the memories I have with your mom and all of you kids as well. The swim meets, the theater, the dance recitals, hockey games, the pool and the morning walks with your mom fill me with happy memories and lots of laughter. She was a beautiful, kind & generous soul. She has given everyone so much. My heartfelt condolences to you all.
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Hans Gottsacker
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Bruns kids, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have fond memories of Jeanne taking care of me and my siblings, letting us run around the house, like it was our own. She was a kind and loving woman who will be missed dearly. I wish you the best during your time of mourning.
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Tim Ostermann
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I’m sorry for your loss. Words can never express how much your family gave to our hockey family. On behalf of my family I pray God gives you all the strength to help you through this tough time.
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Debi Doyle
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The Bruns and Kennedy families, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Mother/sister. I have
truly lost my best friend. Jeannie and I were friends for many years, almost 60 years. I want to call
her, laugh with her, debate with her. I will miss her so so much and I have such fond memories of just a month ago up in Door County. I am thinking of all of you and praying that we all can get through this
sadness and loss of such a wonderful, beautiful, gracious woman. Jeannie, rest in peace, I love you
and will miss you every day. Your friend, Debi Doyle
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Diane Shelton
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Deepest Sympathy to your family in the loss of your Mother, grandmother, Sister, Aunt and all the extended family who loved her so much.