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Household of LeRoy (Leroy) Kenneth Bruns

He is married to Sandra Raye Watson.

They got married on February 21, 1960 at Immanuel Luth. Chr., Bingham Twp., Hancock Co., IA, he was 22 years old.

LeRoy Bruns oo Sandra Raye Watson

Marriage sources: Author: Boyken, Ruth & Hans-Georg, Title: «u»Obituaries from the area around Titonka ... Kossuth County, Iowa Teil i«/u», (Publication location: Titonka IA, Publisher: Boyken & Boyken, Publication date: MMVII) no pagination, ISBN0-9670802-8-2, Repository: Dallas TX pub. lib.

"Heiko H. BRUNS * 21 August 1901 near Titonka + 24 October 1984 hospital Algona, IA # 27 October 1984 Immanuel Lutheran Church cem. northwest of Woden, IA oo 26 March 1924 Amanda FRANZEN * 1901 + 1991 # Immanuel Lutheran Church cem. northwest of Woden, IA

Heiko Bruns, 83 ... He is survived by ... and one son, LeRoy and his wife Sandra of Titonka.

Also surviving are 17 grand-children, 3 great-grandchildren ..."

Obituary/News, Algona [IA] Upper Des Moines, Vol. 150, # 11, 13 Mar 2014, Pg A6, Cols. 3 & 4

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"Sandra Bruns Juny 2 1941 - March 8, 2014

Memorial services for Sandra Bruns will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Chruch near Titonka with Reverands [sic] S. Kim Peterson officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday for one-hourprior to the services at the church. Inurnment will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Sandra Raye (Watson) Bruns was born July 2, 1941, in Fenton, the daughter of Rolland and Elizabeth (Gramenz) Watson. Her family later moved to Titonka, where she graduated from the Titonka High School in 1959.

On Feb. 21, 1960, Sandie was united in marriage to LeRoy Bruns at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Titonka. After their marriage they lived and farmed near Titonka, before moving to Titonka in November of 2012.
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LeRoy (Leroy) Kenneth Bruns

Sources: Author: Boyken, Ruth & Hans-Georg, Title: «u»Obituaries from the area around Titonka ... Kossuth County, Iowa Teil i«/u», (Publication location: Titonka IA, Publisher: Boyken & Boyken, Publication date: MMVII) no pagination, ISBN 0-9670802-8-2, Repository: Dallas TX Pub. Lib.

"Heiko H. BRUNS * 21 August 1901 near Titonka + 24 October 1984 hospital Algona, IA # 27 October 1984 Immanuel Lutheran Church cem. northwest of Woden, IA oo 26 March 1924 Amanda FRANZEN * 1901 + 1991 # Immanuel Lutheran Church cem. northwest of Woden, IA

Heiko Bruns, 83 ... He is survived by ... and one son, LeRoy and his wife Sandra of Titonka.

Also surviving are 17 grand-children, 3 great-grandchildren ..."

Author: NN (anonymous), Title: Leroy Bruns, (Publication location unknown, Publisher: MyLife.com, Publication date: viewed xix Jan MMXVII), Repository: The Cloud

Link: https://www.mylife.com/leroy-bruns/e81138164316

"Leroy Bruns Titonka, IA Male, Age 79, 09/20/1937 Married, Republican Party AKA: Leroy K Bruns , Leroy Kenneth Bruns

Relatives/Associates: NORMAN BRUNS, SANDRA BRUNS

Leroy Bruns Relatives/Associates (2)

Norman [M] Bruns Titonka, IA * 30 Oct 1926 + 13 Jan 1997
Sandra [Raye Sandie] Bruns Titonka, IA * 2 July 1941 + 8 Mar 2014"

Editor: Finer, Helen, Title: "Obituaries - LeRoy Bruns," (Publication location: Buffalo Ctr., IA, Publisher: Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune, Publication date: xix Aug MMXX), Vol. 130 # 34, Pg. 4, Cols. 1 - 3

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"LeRoy Bruns

LeRoy Kenneth Bruns, age 82, of Titonka, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2020 surrounded by his family. A private family service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Titonka, IA. Inurnment will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery immediately following the service. The services will be live streamed on the Oakcrest Funeral Services' Facebook page.

LeRoy was born on Sept. 20, 1937, on the family farm near Titonka, the son of Heiko and Amanda (Franzen) Bruns. He was baptized and confirmed in faith at Immanuel Lutheran Church. LeRoy attended school at German Township country school until the 8th grade. He then finished his high school education at Titonka Consolidated School. Upon graduation, he began farming with his Dad. In January 1959, he enlisted in the United States Army. After being honorably discharged, he returned home to farm. He joined the Iowa National Guard and was very proud to serve his country.

On Feb. 21, 1960, LeRoy was united in marriage to Sandra Watson at Immanuel Lutheran Church. After their marriage, they lived and farmed near Titonka where they raised their four daughters. He also worked in various positions in the insurance industry. In the fall of 2011, they moved to Titonka. LeRoy and Sandie were blessed with 54 years of marriage.

LeRoy enjoyed woodworking, golfing, taking fishing trips with his family in their younger days, and singing. While in high school, he was selected to sing in the Iowa All State Honor Choir. He sang at many Christmas Eve services and was also asked to"

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"sing at many weddings and events throughout the years. He loved socializing and was affectionately nicknamed the "Welcome Wagon". He had many good friends over the years and cherished all of them. But LeRoy's biggest joy was found in his family. He loved spending time with them, watching and cheering on his children and grandchildren in all of their life events, and taught them the importance of taking care of each other. He loved them all deeply. Faith was an integral part of his life, which was a gift he passed on to his family.

He is survived by; daughters, LeAnn Bruns of Ankeny, IA; Cindy (Greg) Hoover of Johnston, IA; Wendy (Brad) Harms of Titonka, IA; Patricia (Travis) Hassebroek of Buffalo Center, IA; grandchildren, Melissa (Scott) Hemesath; Mitchell Hoover; Megan (Nick) Ratcliff; Lindsay (Zach) Haugland; Weston (Shelby) Harms; Owen Harms; Nicolas Hassebroek; Paige (Mark) Milbrandt; great-grandchildren, Elliott and Crosby Hemesath; Charlotte and Miles Haugland; Kinsley Harms; and baby Ratcliff on the way; sister, Amanda Bruns of Titonka, IA; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Hasty of Mason City, IA; brother-in-law, Steve (Ann) Watson of Urbandale, IA along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandie; his parents, Heiko and Amanda; a brother, Alfred; and sisters Marvella (Art) Post and Troyce (Erwin) Post.

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be directed by the family to benefit several community causes that were important to LeRoy.

Oakcrest Funeral Services in Titonka is assisting the family. To leave an online condolence, visit www.oakcrestfuneralservice.com"

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"LeRoy Bruns
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1937 - 2020 Private Service: Saturday, Aug. 22 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Titonka, live streamed on Oakcrest Funeral Services' Facebook page Inurnment Immanuel Lutheral Cemetery"
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Ancestors (and descendant) of LeRoy (Leroy) Kenneth Bruns

Heiko Bruns
1856-1928
Margaretha Elisabeth Frerichs
1863-1919
Frank Franzen
1864-1942
Tetje DeBoer
1872-1947

LeRoy (Leroy) Kenneth Bruns
1937-2020

1960

Sandra Raye Watson
1941-2014

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    Historical events

    Birthday September 20, 1937

    • The temperature on September 20, 1937 was between 9.0 °C and 16.9 °C and averaged 11.6 °C. There was 12.3 mm of rain during 4.4 hours. There was 1.5 hours of sunshine (12%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the west. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from July 31, 1935 to June 24, 1937 the cabinet Colijn III, with Dr. H. Colijn (ARP) as prime minister.
    • In The Netherlands , there was from June 24, 1937 to July 25, 1939 the cabinet Colijn IV, with Dr. H. Colijn (ARP) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1937: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 8.6 million citizens.
      • February 11 » The Flint sit-down strike ends when General Motors recognizes the United Auto Workers trade union.
      • March 21 » Ponce massacre: Nineteen people in Ponce, Puerto Rico are gunned down by police acting on orders of the US-appointed Governor, Blanton C. Winship.
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      • September 10 » Nine nations attend the Nyon Conference to address international piracy in the Mediterranean Sea.
      • September 25 » Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese Eighth Route Army gains a minor, but morale-boosting victory in the Battle of Pingxingguan.

    Day of marriage February 21, 1960

    • The temperature on February 21, 1960 was between -1.7 °C and 7.6 °C and averaged 3.9 °C. There was 1.3 mm of rain during 1.1 hours. There was 6.0 hours of sunshine (58%). The partly clouded was. The average windspeed was 4 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the west-southwest. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Juliana (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from September 4, 1948 till April 30, 1980 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from May 19, 1959 to July 24, 1964 the cabinet De Quay, with Prof. dr. J.E. de Quay (KVP) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1960: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 11.4 million citizens.
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