John F. Bruning
Tuesday, March 12, 1929
Date of Death:
Monday, August 24, 2015
Age:
86 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday August 27, 2015
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Prayer Service: 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Friday August 28, 2015
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Holy Spirit Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Friday August 28, 2015
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Holy Spirit Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, MN at a later date
Tuesday, March 12, 1929
Date of Death:
Monday, August 24, 2015
Age:
86 years old
Tuesday, March 12, 1929
Date of Death:
Monday, August 24, 2015
Age:
86 years old
John F. Bruning
John F. Bruning
The Funeral Mass for John F. Bruning will be 10:00am, Friday, August 28, 2015 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas Loomis officiating. Visitation will be 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Thursday, August 27, 2015 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. American Legion Post 92 will provide Military Rites at the church following the service. Burial will at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, MN.
John Francis Bruning, 86, of Rochester, died peacefully in the early morning hours of August 24, 2015 at the Homestead in Rochester, MN.
He was born March 12, 1929 in St. Cloud, MN to Ray and Eva (Hirt) Bruning. He was the youngest of 5 children and the last surviving sibling. He graduated from Cathedral High School in St. Cloud in 1947. He continued his education at St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN and transferred to St. Cloud State where he graduated with a business degree in May 1951. Right out of college he entered the U.S. Military Service. He was a Sergeant in the Army and served his time in the Korean War from 1951-1953. He returned to the States and started working for Western Electric in St. Paul. There he met Phyllis (Pam) and they were married on December 26, 1955. They moved to Omaha for three years before moving to Rochester to work for IBM in 1960. He retired from IBM in 1990.
John was co-chair of the Building Committee for both Pax Christi and Holy Spirit Catholic Churches in Rochester. He was a member of the Elk Lodge and Knights of Columbus. He loved to fish, hunt, garden, golf and play cards. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
John is survived by his wife Pam and two daughters; Jane (Rocky) McCaleb of Rochester and Sandy(Rick) Hagen of Cresco, IA; grandchildren, Bryan (Alissa) McCaleb of Rochester, Kevin (Jennifer) McCaleb of Indian Rocks Beach, FL, Jacob Hagen of Seattle WA and Ryan Hagen of Cedar Falls, IA; great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Jaxson and Brayden McCaleb of Rochester and Colin McCaleb of Indian Rocks Beach Fl. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Ann Marie and grandson, Nicholas Lee Hagen.
In lieu of flowers the family would prefer memorials to Mayo Clinic for Alzheimer research.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of John F. Bruning has received the following condolences.
Hi Pam. My sincere condolences on John's passing. We lost touch for many years but for some reason I thought of John today so I "googled" him and saw the obituary.
As you may recall, John was one of my first managers at IBM back in the 1960's. I learned a lot from John and fondly remember his guidance and expertise. I carried pieces of that through my IBM career of almost 43 years. I respected John a lot and remember many good times back in those long ago days.
Please know that Cindy and I are sending our sympathy and prayers for you and your family.
Rich Enders
Round Rock, TX
Jane,
I'm so sorry to hear about your father's passing. Please give my condolences to your mom and to the rest of your family. It's never easy to lost someone you love - even when we know they're in a better place.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deb
Pam, we were so sorry to hear about John's death. I am so glad we were able to visit with you two recently. It was good to see you both before your move and to catch up. Know that we are thinking about you at this sad time...