He was born on January 17, 1950 in Madison to Clarence and Harriett (McTaggart) Bruns. Growing up in Madison he was part of the family business, Bruns Volkswagon Dealership Inc., founded by his late father Clarence H. Bruns. His Grandfather the late Henry Bruns started the original Bruns Garage Inc. in 1913. While in Madison John enjoyed success while participating in hockey, golf, and fast-pitch softball.
John was a graduate of Madison East High School, Class of 1968; University of Wisconsin- Madison, Class of 1972; and Palmer College of Chiropractic, Class of 1976.
On September 7, 1973 John was united in marriage to Jeanne Kennedy also of Madison.
In addition to Jeanne, his wife of thirty-eight years, John is survived by a son, John Kennedy (Kelli) Bruns; five daughters, Haley (Matthew) Weygandt, Heidi (Joshua) Carmack, Hilari (Jeffrey) Rottier, Hannah (Eric) Schroeder and Havalyn Bruns (Alex Oman); and fourteen grandchildren, Ben, Max, Quinn, Everett, Isaac, Nolan, Jack, Cillian, Parker, Patrick, Clare, Emerson, Sydney, Roscoe and fifteenth grandchild due in March; four sisters, Marge Rietveld, Claire Rossow, Lucy Mangini, and Mary Stubblefield; and numerous nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents; a son, James Kendall Bruns; two brothers, Kendall (Lorraine) and Robert Bruns; three sisters, Betty Dollard, Janice Zimmerman, and Carol Weber; three nephews, Tom Bruns, Timothy Weber, and Rick Zimmerman; and Niece, Jane Osborn.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 11:00 a.m., February 8, 2012 at Ballhorn Funeral Chapels. Rev. Rob Sizemore, Pastor of Calvin Christian Reformed Church, will officiate. A time of visitation and support will be held at Ballhorn Chapels on Tuesday from 5:00–7:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
John will always be remembered for the way he loved his family and for the 36 years of serving the Sheboygan Community with his abilities and dedication to the Chiropractic profession. Improving people’s lives in and out of his practice was his lasting purpose in life. Most importantly, John will be remembered for the genuine gift of selfless love he so readily shared.
John’s family would like to express their appreciation to Julie, Marie, Kathey, Karen, Carol, Marietta and Lori. John always referred to them as the “Best Staff in Town”.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name.
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