Harold “Putz” Bruning, age 75, of Bancroft

Harold “Putz” Bruning, age 75, of Bancroft, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Point, NE with Father Paul Ortmeier celebrating the mass.  Burial of the urn will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery in West Point.  Visitation will be on Friday from noon to 7 p.m., with the family present after 4 p.m., at the Minnick Funeral Home in West Point.  There will be a Vigil Service on Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Minnick Funeral Home in West Point in charge of arrangements.

Harold Joseph Bruning was born on September 15, 1937 at rural West Point, NE to Henry and Ilda (Zeplin) Bruning.  He attended Cuming Co. District School #45 and graduated from Guardian Angels High School in 1955.  Putz served in the Army National Guard and began farming.  On June 12, 1965, he was united in marriage to Helen Hoss at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in LeMars, IA.  He continued to farm near Bancroft, NE.

Harold was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bancroft, NE and enjoyed sports, especially baseball, and watching his children and grandchildren participate as well.

Survivors include-
Wife- Helen Bruning of Bancroft, NE
Sons and their families-
Pat and Julie Bruning of Bancroft, NE and son Nathan
Kevin and Tina Bruning of Bancroft, NE and children Josi and Austin
Brian and Julie Bruning of Beemer, NE and children Ellie and Max

Brother- Jerry and Marilyn Bruning of Colorado Springs, CO
Sister- Judy and Dick Schenkelberg of Omaha, NE
Sister-in-law- Pat Bruning of Katy, TX
Many nieces and nephews also survive him.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Clem Bruning.

Harold Bruning