Lucy Grace Bruns
August 25, 1941 - May 08, 2015
Obituary
Bruns, Lucy Grace
MADISON-Lucy Grace Bruns, age 73, of Madison, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015, at St Mary's Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born Aug, 25, 1941, in Madison, the daughter of Clarence and Harriet (McTaggert) Bruns. Lucy graduated from East High School in Madison. She was a part of the family business, Bruns Volkswagen Dealership, Inc., founded by her late father, Clarence H. Bruns. Her grandfather, the late Henry Bruns started the original Bruns Garage in 1913. Lucy spent most of her summers at the family cabin in Canada, going fishing with family and friends. With everyone Lucy met, she made a personal connection, always opening her heart, and sometimes her home. Her warmth and kindness ensured that she was always surrounded with the love of family and many wonderful friends. Lucy is survived by her daughter, Susan Remus; two sons, Mark (Chris) and Jeff (Lynn) Remus; her beloved puppy, Misty; grandchildren, Chrysta and Coleman Osborne, Roland Osborne IV, and Catelyn and Janie Remus; three sisters, Marge Rietveld, Claire (Noal) Rossow and Mary (Bob) Peterson; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Jane Osborne; three brothers, Kendall (Lorraine), Robert and John (Jeanne) Bruns; three sisters, Janice Zimmerman, Betty Dollard and Carol Weber; three nephews, Tom Bruns, Timothy Weber and Rick Zimmerman; and great-nephew, David Fritz. Lucy requested a celebration of life be held in lieu of funeral services. The celebration will be held at ANGELL PARK SPEEDWAY, 315 Park St., Sun Prairie, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at the Motors and Music show in the pavilion. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Celebration of Life
Sat May 30, 2015 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Angell Park Speedway • 315 Park St., Sun Prairie, WI 53590
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Memories
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kristi hook
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What can one say of a women so full of life, spunk and pure love, accept that it describes "Aunt" Lucy.
One of my most favorite memory is when she decided I needed to learn to drive a stick, correctly. So we set out. I was told to get into the VW (yellow) bug and she would be right out. Out she comes all right, a "beverage" in one hand and a cigarette in the other, and we were off. After a series of killing, chugging and just plain not going very far, She told me that was enough practice and we were going to take this M.F. (fill in the blanks) out on the road--OMG!! We were going to die with me at the wheel!!!! Within 10 minutes of being on the real road she calmly told me I was doing GREAT and that was all It took. Her confidence in me and her patience was the magic formula. She was the closest person to an Aunt I ever had, and she always made me feel part of her family, no matter how long it was since we had last seen each other. Last Summer, I had a chance to sit and talk with her, Susan and Mary at Rachael's house. We laughed hooted and carried on remembering all the stories and good times. I thank God I got that chance, to tell her I loved her,and spend the afternoon with " Aunt "Lucy. I send so much love to Mark and his wife and girls, Susan, Jeffrey, of course our angel Jane. and all of the rest of the Bruns /Remus family. Love you all. Kristi Hook
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Kelli Bruns
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We are thinking about you so much during this time. Love to everyone.
John K. Bruns and Family
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John Kuehl
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My deepest and most sincere condolences to all of Lucy's family. What a great lady she was! She will be missed by many, but forgotten by few! Lost of love to all of you!
John and Dodi Kuehl
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Paula Goby
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Our hearts broke when we heard of Lucy's passing. My family loved 'Grandma Lucy' very much. Lucy will always be remembered as a generous, sweet woman who took care of my dad for 17 years. She will live forever in our hearts and minds. We send our deepest condolences to Lucy's children, grandchildren, sisters and nieces and nephews. May you take comfort knowing that our Angel on earth is now an Angel in Heaven.
Love,
Paula (Mangani) Goby, Brian Goby, Hannah and Parker Goby
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Lois Gruchow
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I was so sad to hear of Lucy's passing. My condolences go out to the family and a special sadness for Joan and Bob Fritz and their children. She was so fun to be around, I enjoyed the few times that I was around her. She was the life of the party and such a caring person. So sorry to all of you.
Such a sad loss.
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Alexander Mangani
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Please accept my sincere condolences, having learned of Lucy's passing. Her soul now resides in Heaven with her Almighty Father. May she rest in peace. May God bless her children, family and friends in this time of sadness.
Respectfully,
Al